Updates from the Ohio Department of Education
Revised Model Curriculum update
The revised social studies model curriculum is scheduled for approval by the State Board of Education this spring. The 2019-2020 school year will be a transition year to the new standards. Implementation of the 2018 standards and revised American history and American government end-of-course tests will be in the 2020-2021 school year. Transition Tools now are available.
U.S. Senate Youth Program offers two students from each state a unique opportunity
The United States Senate Youth Program is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. Two students from each state are selected to attend a week long program in Washington, D.C. in March and receive a $10,000 college scholarship. Details for Ohio’s students are on the Department’s website.
The Council of Chief State School Officers’ Social Studies Collaborative releases video on social studies and science
The CCSSO's Social Studies Collaborative has been exploring ways to address the marginalization of social studies at the elementary level. Members hold that dedicated time for social studies is a requisite for overcoming curricular inequities that impact student achievement and abilities to engage effectively in civic life.
State organizations offering opportunities and resources
“I Voted” Sticker Design Contest
Ohio’s Secretary of State is asking students to Create Ohio’s New “I Voted” Sticker. Voters receive these after they complete their ballots on election day. The submission period for the design is from March 25- April 28. The five top designs will be announced on May 3 and a vote by the public between May 6-10 will select the winner. The winner will be announced on May 13.
Holocaust & Humanity Center to host workshop on antisemitism
Reported incidents of antisemitism are on the rise, yet how does one know when something is anti-Semitic? The Holocaust & Humanity Center is providing a workshop that will examine historic and contemporary examples of antisemitism through primary sources and lessons available from Echoes & Reflections.
The event takes place April 9 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Holocaust & Humanity Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, 45203. The cost is $10 and includes dinner and parking. Teachers will receive certificates for 3.5 contact hours. An additional contact hour can be earned by attending the plenary conversation “Charlottesville: Reflections and Lessons” that will be held from 3-4 p.m. For more information, contact Jodi Elowitz at jelowitz@cincy.org or (513) 487-3055.
Marietta College Legacy Library offers opportunity on Ohio history Ohio social studies teachers are invited to visit an exciting exhibit featuring Marietta’s early history through rare books, manuscripts and art works. The Pioneers, will be open to the public in Marietta College’s Legacy Library from April 15-Oct. 15. Mr. McCullough used Marietta College's Special Collections extensively to research and write the manuscript. A second set of the exhibit's interpretive panels also is available for loan to exhibit in schools, museums and libraries. For more information, visit the Marietta College Legacy Library Exhibits webpage or call at (740) 376-4757.
Other opportunities
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program for U.S. Teachers
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program for U.S. Teachers sends expert U.S. K-12 teachers and educators to participating countries to support projects identified by U.S. embassies and Fulbright commissions in schools, teacher training colleges, government ministries or educational nongovernmental organizations.
Harvard offers online course for preK-12 teachers
Harvard University is offering the online course “Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions: Best Practices in the Question Formulation Technique” beginning this month.
Library of Congress Opens Applications for Teacher-in-Residence
The Library of Congress is seeking applications from current K-12 civics teachers for one Teacher-in-Residence position within its Learning and Innovation Office during the 2019-2020 school year. Applications are due on Monday, April 8.
Library of Congress offers webinars
The Library of Congress is offering the following webinars.
Online course offerings
Jewish Partisan Foundation launches e-courses
Nine online courses now are being offered by the Jewish Partisan Foundation. Each course comes with printable lesson plans and a detailed study guide.
Upcoming National Archives webinars
Check out the listing of webinars being offered throughout the fall by the National Archives. Topics include Women’s Voices in the Records of Congress, Native American Stories About the Lewis and Clark Expedition and more.
National Geographic Society offers online courses for teachers
Because teachers are challenged to teach about the world in innovative and interdisciplinary ways, the National Geographic Society offers professional learning opportunities for educators, including online courses.
Teaching American History webinars
The TeachingAmericanHistory.org Saturday Webinars focus on the “Great American Debates.”
- MLK vs. Malcolm X – April 6
- The Great Society vs. Modern Conservatism – May 11
The Documents in Detail Webinars offer a close read and in-depth discussion of a single document in each episode.
- 1944 State of the Union Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt – April 24
- “Great Society” Speech, Lyndon Johnson – May 15
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