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This update contains the latest announcements and current news impacting K-12 Social Studies in North Carolina public schools. As always, we encourage those of you who receive the updates to please share this issue with others who are not currently subscribed to our listserv. To receive Social Studies Updates please sign up using the link Social Studies Listerv Update or follow us on Twitter.
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Apply to be a 2025 State and National School of Character
- October NCCEE EPF Institute: Required PD for Economics and Personal Finance Course
- International Education Week 2024: In-Person Professional Development
- National History Day®: Young People’s Continental Congress
- UNC World View K-12 Global Education Symposium: Opening Classrooms to the World
- Southern Skies/Cielos del Sur Teacher Workshop
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
- Celebrate Constitution Week
- The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians
AWARDS, GRANTS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- The United States Senate Youth Program & Scholarship
- Gilder Lehrman History: Teacher of the Year Award
- NCCSS Awards, Scholarships, and Grants
- Tryon Palace: Palace Scholars
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS: NEWS & UPDATES
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Professional Development
Apply to be a 2025 State and National School of Character
Has your school or district cultivated a supportive and caring community? Do you think your staff, students, and the larger community have successfully implemented the 11 Principles of Effective Character? Apply this fall for State or National School of Character and receive valuable insights and feedback to enhance your school culture regardless of the outcome. The School of Character Application deadline is November 8, 2024
If you need funding to apply please contact Justyn Burgess at Justyn.Burgess@dpi.nc.gov
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NCCEE EPF Institute: Required PD for
Economics and Personal Finance Course Teachers
October 16-November 13-Virtual, 5 Wednesdays
This virtual EPF Institute will meet on 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 and 11/13, for five total meetings. Attendees will be required to attend and be actively engaged from 8am-4pm on each listed date, meaning teachers will not be able to manage students in the classroom simultaneously. NCCEE will provide sub-pay reimbursement up to $500.
International Education Week 2024: In-Person Professional Development
Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM
The Area Studies Centers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction are thrilled to offer an incredible professional development opportunity as part of International Education Week (IEW) that is designed to enhance your global understanding and perspective.
The focus of this year's event is "Engage, Educate, Empower: Elevating K-12 Learning through Global Perspectives". Expert speakers from UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and beyond have been lined up to unpack a variety of captivating topics and case studies from Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
The aim of this professional development is to equip K-12 educators with innovative global education-related teaching materials and strategies that can be adapted to different K-12 subjects while aligning with North Carolina standards.
This workshop is for ALL educators, regardless of your content area or grade level. Plus, if you attend the in-person workshop on November 9, you'll earn 0.5 CEUs.
Location: FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC
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National History Day®: Young People’s Continental Congress
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 13–19, 2025
National History Day® (NHD) and Carpenters’ Hall are excited to present the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 13–19, 2025. This unique program invites one student-teacher team from each state to explore the history and civics of our nation's founding, connecting with peers from across the country.
Participants will engage in an online learning experience from January to June 2025 and will then visit many of Philadelphia’s historic sites this summer. Travel costs are covered, and teams must apply by November 1, 2024. The program is open to students in grades 10-11 and teachers of grades 4-12.
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UNC World View K-12 Global Education Symposium: Opening Classrooms to the World
For K-12 and Early College Educators
October 10 | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM ET
Friday Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC
The 2024 UNC World View K-12 Global Education Symposium, Opening Classrooms to the World, will set a foundation for interdisciplinary global learning in schools and districts across North Carolina and beyond. To prepare students to thrive in our interconnected world, plenary talks and smaller sessions will spark innovation, examine global issues, and build global competencies in educators.
The program will support classroom teachers, support personnel, and school and district administrators as they develop or advance global education in their schools and districts. Participants will gain new knowledge, strategies, and resources that support curricula and global programs that open classrooms to the world. All educators are encouraged to come with a team and enjoy a great day of learning and networking!
A limited number of registration scholarships are available. Contact worldview@unc.edu to request a scholarship.
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Southern Skies/Cielos del Sur Teacher Workshop
Saturday, September 28, 2024
The Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of North Carolina and Duke University has partnered with Dr. Gabrielle Vail, a Research Collaborator in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to offer a professional development workshop for K-12 educators on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The workshop will include lunch, a ticket to the Morehead Planetarium Science Center dome show, Southern Skies/Cielos del Sur, and 0.5 Continuing Education Units.
Space is limited.
If you would like updates about resources, workshops and events from the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of North Carolina and Duke University please sign up to receive their newsletter or learn more about:
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INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Celebrate Constitution Week
The Constitution of the United States was adopted at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, and for over 200 years, it has served as the supreme law of the land. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day became an official holiday in 2004, and each year on September 17 and during the week of September 17-23, schools teach about the signing of the Constitution.
Americans collectively celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day annually on September 17, and Constitution Week is observed from September 17-23.
View: U.S. Presidential Proclamation: A Proclamation on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and Constitution Week
View: Governor Proclaims Constitution Week
If you're looking for resources and ideas to commemorate Constitution Day and Constitution Week, the following websites may prove invaluable.
- NCDPI K-12 Social Studies Constitution Day Resources
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day FYI
- National Archives: Constitution Day
- US Department of Education: Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizen Day
- Library of Congress, Constitution of the United States: Primary Documents in American History
- US Courts: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
- Video from NC Judicial Branch about Constitution Day
- The National Constitution Center: Constitution FAQs
- The Bill of Rights Institute
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Official Website of the White House: Facts about the Constitution
- The Official Website for the Government of the USA: Access Historical Documents
- Gilder Lehrman: Celebrating Historical Holidays- Constitution Day
Disclaimer Statement
Because North Carolina is a local-control state, all curricular decisions are approved at the local level. Prior to implementing any of the materials, teachers should follow appropriate policies and procedures to have content vetted and approved by their school and district leaders.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15
A law (signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and then expanded by President Ronald Reagan) designates September 15 to October 15 of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
National Hispanic Heritage Month provides us the opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and honor the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
To learn more, visit the State Library of North Carolina and HispanicHeritageMonth.gov, which is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
View:Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation from the President of the United States
View: Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation from the Governor of North Carolina
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The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians
This is a video series produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians is a new series of videos designed to inspire greatness and educate students about some of the most notable people across our state. This project was produced by Thunder Mountain Media with a grant from the NC Department of Cultural Resources and licensed to PBS NC.
The series consists of 24 short (1-2 minute) videos that can be used by teachers to share with their students. The short nature of the videos make them ideal to show at the beginning of class, or they can be incorporated into lessons.
These short entertaining and educational videos are meant to inspire young people to go after their own greatness. They feature individuals from all different backgrounds who have found their paths in the world by chasing their dreams and overcoming obstacles on their way to making a difference.
The stories are told using fun visuals, graphics, and music, making the content perfect for motivating, educating, and inspiring students in schools across North Carolina. The content covers a variety of categories including STEM, arts, sports, business, and more.
Teachers may access this series of inspiring short stories that celebrates remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes at any of the following links:.
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The North Carolina Museum of Art Virtual Field Trips
The North Carolina Museum of Art Virtual Field Trips has Virtual Field Trips that are FREE, for all classrooms and grade levels, standards-based, art-integrated, interactive experiences with a museum educator. In these 30-45 minute sessions students actively engage in discussion and develop visual literacy skills through closely looking at, describing, and connecting with 2-3 works of art.
Check out their updated Virtual Field Trip page to learn more about new tours and favorites offered this year as well as new pre and post visit resources.
Additional Quick Links for Teachers
AWARDS, GRANTS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
The United States Senate Youth Program & Scholarship
Applications are now open and will close October 6, 2024
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is merit-based and highly competitive. Qualified junior or senior high school students applying to the program must show evidence of demonstrated leadership through public service in elected or appointed positions where they currently and actively represent a constituency in organizations that relate to government, public affairs, history, and/or community service.
Share this year’s U.S. Senate Youth information with students in your district, school, and community.
Gilder Lehrman History: Teacher of the Year Award
The 2024 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year Award honors exceptional elementary and secondary school American history teachers (including state and local history). The national winner receives a $10,000 prize presented at an award ceremony in their honor in New York City. State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state.
Colin Richardson is North Carolina's
2024 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year!
Colin Richardson is an engaging and dedicated teaches AP US History and Honors Sociology at his beloved alma mater, Green Hope High School in Cary, North Carolina. He obtained undergraduate and master's degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, and he brought his expertise to the classrooms in Houston, Texas before returning to North Carolina. Colin actively contributes to his school's Improvement and Equity Teams and serves as a faculty representative for PTSA, demonstrating his commitment to the academic community. A respected figure in academic circles, he is a frequent presenter at the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies conference, where he recently showcased his innovative work in establishing and spearheading an Asian American Oral History Project. When not shaping young minds, Colin finds joy in quality time with his wife, cherished friends, and keeping up with the boundless energy of his two young children at the local park.
Would you like to nominate an eligible teacher?
Nominations for the 2025 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year awards are now open. Students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors may nominate K-12 teachers for the award.
Key Deadlines for 2025 Nominations
Deadline for 2025 nominations: April 30, 2025
Deadline for 2025 nominees to submit supporting materials: May 31, 2025
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NCCSS Awards, Scholarships, and Grants
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Tryon Palace: Palace Scholars
Tryon Palace invites all educators at Title I schools in North Carolina to apply for a field trip award. Palace Scholars is an educational program which ensures that all students and educators regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic background, have the opportunity to benefit from multidisciplinary programs and field trip opportunities to Tryon Palace. This program hopes to connect present and future North Carolinians with their state history in an engaging learning format.
Applications are now available and will be accepted throughout the school year. For questions, please call 252-639-3524, or email palacescholars@tryonpalace.org.
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