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This update contains K-12 Social Studies and NCDPI reminders. 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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We invite you to explore the fundamentals of American democracy with this comprehensive list of resources curated to support K-12 social studies teachers in effectively teaching about elections and the electoral process. This resource provides fact-based, nonpartisan materials that promote civic awareness, critical thinking, and engagement with democratic principles. By using these resources, teachers can foster a safe, supportive, and unbiased learning environment where students are empowered to become informed, responsible, and engaged citizens. Whether you're planning lessons or preparing to facilitate enriching discussions, this resource can prepare the next generation for lifelong civic engagement and a sense of responsibility for their community.
Save the Dates for International Education Week!
Global Education remains a priority in North Carolina! At its core, global education is about enabling young people to participate in shaping a better, shared future for the world. International Education Week (IEW) is a wonderful way for students and educators to come together and celebrate the benefits of education and cultural exchange worldwide. This initiative is a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State.
This year IEW will be November 18-22, 2024. In addition to a Professional Development Day on November 9, an array of opportunities and activities have been planned by the NCDPI Global Education Steering Committee to inform our stakeholders about how NC educators and students are globally aware and competent, so be sure to connect with NC Global Education on Twitter/X and sign up to receive the newsletter.
Engage, Educate, Empower: Elevating K-12 Learning through
Global Perspectives Professional Development
Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM
FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC
As we engage, educate, and empower the young people of North Carolina, how do we learn from other examples from around the world? What does engagement look like across cultures? What role does education play in making a more robust, peaceful, and prosperous global community?
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Area Studies Centers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University and the 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 and tackle these big questions with examples from culture, music, art, language, science, history, and other disciplines.
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. Educators who attend the in-person workshop on November 9 can earn 0.5 CEUs.
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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