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Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Skills for Public Life
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Easy Access to Best Practices and Resources on Holocaust Education
Holocaust education is history, literature, social studies, psychology, art, and so much more. By studying the Holocaust we learn the importance of speaking out against bigotry and indifference, promoting equity, and taking action. Studies show that Holocaust education both improves students' critical thinking skills and encourages "upstander" behavior: willingness to act upon civic awareness and confront hatred in all its forms.
View the Holocaust Education webpage to learn more.
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Learn About National Arab American Heritage Month
"National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, and culture of the diverse population of Arab Americans. In 2019, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) issued a congressional resolution for NAAHM to be recognized on a national scale."
Read more about National Arab American Heritage Month.
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There is still time to apply!
Application deadline extended to April 12 at 4 PM
There is an iGrants application (Form Package 106) open to middle schools that educate students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout Washington state. We’ve expanded eligibility to all middle schools in WA. Three middle schools will be selected to implement the innovative sexual violence prevention strategy, the Youth-centered Environmental Shift (YES!) Program from April 2021–September 2023.
Middle schools selected will implement YES! and participate in data collection to evaluate the program. The program works to improve school climate and culture to disrupt all forms of sexual violence. Schools will partner with the Sexual Violence Prevention Project and Grants Coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to implement YES! to make sure the program fits the needs of the school. Schools will also be partnering with researchers at the University of Washington for the evaluation component of this project with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction acting as a liaison.
See full details of this grant opportunity.
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The Daniel J. Evans Civic Education Award Program would like to showcase Washington students!
Do you know a student who shines as a leader in the classroom, school, or community, and has successfully completed an OSPI-Developed Civics Assessment?
OSPI is now accepting applications for the Daniel J. Evans Civic Education Award for the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in nominating one or more of your students, please complete this survey and attach the student’s OSPI-developed assessment when prompted. Deadline to submit is June 30.
Visit our website for more information.
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Do you know an AMAZING History Educator?
We have many in Washington State and they deserve our recognition.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations for the Washington History Teacher of the Year. State History Teachers of the Year receive the following:
- A $1,000 award from GLI,
- An archive of materials for their school’s library, and,
- An invitation to attend a 2021 Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar
The deadline for 2021 nominations is April 30, 2021. Find additional information and the nomination form here.
Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I'm Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback
"On a memorable morning in my high school civics class, the students—seniors, full of energy—learned about the formation and function of our legislative branch. But they weren’t reading from a textbook. They were roleplaying.
Visit EdSurge News to read the whole story
Jen Reidel is a social studies teacher with a passion for civics at Options High School, a public alternative school in Bellingham, Wash. She has been in the field for 24 years and is committed to helping students engage with the past, understand their communities and improve their futures.
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"Confluence connects you to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. We are a community-supported nonprofit that works through six art landscapes, educational programs, and public gatherings in collaboration with northwest tribes, communities, and the celebrated artist Maya Lin."
Check out the Confluence website for more information.
Photo of Maya Lin: Artist, Designer, and Environmentalist
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Facing History and Ourselves invites you to join Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr. in the culminating event Facing History Now series: Becoming a Multiracial Democracy.
This free event, which is open to the public, is the sixth installment in the year-long Facing History Now: Conversations on Equity and Justice virtual event series.
April 21 | 4:00 PM | Register Now!
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"A newsletter for Illinois civics teachers to support the implementation of the state’s middle and high school civics course requirements and K-12 social science standards."
View their latest newsletter for great civics resources
"At IllinoisCivics.org, we endeavor to link educators with resources that address essential questions with proven strategies and tools to prepare students for college, career, and civic life. This monthly newsletter provides civics educators with timely professional development opportunities, classroom resources, and inspiration with #CivicsInTheMiddle success stories. For weekly updates on emerging research on civics, "teachable moments," and related materials, follow our blog."
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"The 3,069 county governments in the U.S. have played a major role in protecting their communities throughout the pandemic. Teach students about the important services and programs that are provided at the local level during National County Government Month (NCGM) this April.
"Our Counties Work game and Extension Pack will help students learn how county government is organized, what it does, who's in charge, and how they can get involved." Visit iCivics to learn more and play games!
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PBS Learn & Plan Sessions
PBS member stations in Washington are partnering with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to support educators as you continue to teach in challenging circumstances.
Learn, interact with other teachers, and build lesson plans during “Learn & Plan with PBS” sessions with staff from Washington PBS member stations. Earn one clock hour for each session you attend, plus an additional two clock hours if you create a lesson plan using a PBS resource.
Sessions are April 26 and May 24 from 4 – 5 pm. REGISTER HERE
Here are 5 steps to help you start incorporating PBS educational materials into your teaching:
- Review this printable flyer that highlights the features of PBS LearningMedia to support teaching & learning.
- Watch this 30-second video that provides an overview of the educational benefits of PBS LearningMedia.
- Create a PBS LearningMedia account for access to free content, tools to build quizzes, puzzles, storyboards and to connect with Google Classroom, Schoology, and other learning management systems.
- View video tutorials (under 5-minutes each) to learn how to get the most from PBS LearningMedia resources.
- Browse the current Teacher Planning Kit (for preK-12) for ready resources on PBS LearningMedia tied to themes and content relevant to what you’re teaching in your classroom. A recorded webinar about the current kit and the full collection of kits can be found here.
If you have questions or would like to connect with staff from one of the PBS member stations in Washington, please fill out this form or contact Cathryn Burby, cburby@kcts9.org.
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Call for Nominations!
Teachers, Researchers, Historians, Culture-connectors
Nominations are open for the annual History Awards bestowed by the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS). These prestigious awards recognize excellence in advancing the field of history in the state of Washington through writing, teaching, historic projects, and understanding cultural diversity.
Anyone can submit a nomination. If you, your organization, or someone you know would be a deserving recipient for one of the awards, please submit a nomination by April 30, 2021. Details and nomination forms can be found at Washington State Historical Society's website. View the press release.
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*NEW DATE* for Reliable Resources Workshop
FEPPP has made the difficult decision to reschedule this training due to low attendance.
Calling All Middle and High School Educators!!!!!
What: Reliable Resources Workshop for Teachers Grades 6-12
When: April 22, 2021 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Who: Educators Grades 6-12 - Clock Hours Available!
How: Zoom! Once you're registered, you'll receive an email with the Zoom link invite.
Register TODAY!
About: This workshop is for teachers looking for personal finance resources and lessons. These resources and lessons can be used to integrate personal finance into CTE, mathematics, social studies, special education courses and more!!!
Please share with other educators! Clock hours will be provided!
Questions?? Email FEPPP Executive Director, Tracy Godat at tracy.godat@k12.wa.us
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OER Project Grant Opportunity
OSPI’s K-12 OER Project Grant targets the development of openly licensed instructional materials that educators may freely adapt and share. This project targets content areas currently lacking in standards-aligned OER and/or designed for delivery in a blended or hybrid learning environment.
This competitive grant opportunity for 2021-2022 will open on May 15 in the new Education Grants Management System replacing iGrants.
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Review the grant announcement that has all the information about the opportunity and plan your submission
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See the work other grantees have done
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Register for the Project Grant Walkthrough on May 4 at 3:30 pm
OSPI OER Project Grantee Showcase
Join the 2020-2021 OER Project grantees for a look at their newly developed resources - available now on the Washington OER Hub.
May 5 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Register on pdEnroller
One clock hour provided for online attendance; Zoom link sent to participants prior to event
What to Expect
- Explore resources developed by Washington OER Project grantees in financial education, health and fitness, science, social studies, STEM, and world languages
- Discuss strategies for effective implementation
- Learn how to adapt grantee resources to meet district needs
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AP Review Topics & More
"This April, our free Scholar Exchanges—LIVE online civics classes for students—cover topics aligned to the Advanced Placement Government and Politics exam. All month long, our team of constitutional scholars will review events of the Constitutional Convention, our nation’s founding documents—including the Bill of Rights—Supreme Court cases, and other relevant topics covered in a typical AP GoPo course."
"On Friday, April 9, we'll be joined by honored guest Jill Lepore, David Woods Kemper '41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and writer for The New Yorker.
"Prof. Lepore will discuss the Constitutional Convention and answer questions from students. You won't want to miss this interactive session, which is perfect for students preparing for the AP exam. No prep is required, and we send you follow-up resources to accompany the lesson."
Register students for the online class with Jill Lepore
Topic: The Constitutional Convention
Friday, April 9, at 1 p.m. ET
View the Center's April Scholar Exchange Schedule
Visit the National Constitution Center for more information
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Educating for American Democracy
"Some of the best ideas our students generate come from the creativity and innovation that is spurred when they are tasked with finding solutions to real problems or complex questions. Their critical-thinking, collaboration, and creativity in this work is often astounding and uplifting. It should be captured and illustrated for the others to see and reflect upon.
"That is why we have created the Educating for American Democracy K-12 Student Design Challenge Contest."
Design Challenges:
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Design Challenge 1: Helping Students Participate
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Design Challenge 2: America’s Shared Story
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Design Challenge 3: Thinking About Compromise
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Design Challenge 4: Honest Patriotism
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Design Challenge 5: Balancing Time & Theme
"You can download the Design Challenges Student Guide to share with students and view the Roadmap Design Challenges here. Be sure to review the complete contest rules and eligibility requirements set forth below (the “Participation Terms”) before submitting student artwork."
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Spokane Teacher Shares Student Success Story
"I teach at Rogers High School in Spokane. In my US History class, I am currently teaching about the New Deal as FDRs response to the Great Depression. My students are noticing the parallelism between the today and the 1930s. In an extension of learning activity, students were to go to a bank and take a selfie with the FDIC sticker. One of my students was taking her selfie with the sticker and the bank manager came out to ask her what she was doing. My student explained our learning extension activity and the bank manager was not following along. SO, my student then taught the bank manager about the background of the FDIC and how it was a reform program to help with the issues of the banks during the Great Depression. Not only did the bank manager get a history lesson, but my student also got extra credit. She came to school the next day SO excited about teaching an adult, who should have known about the FDIC, and shared her story.
-Jamie Oleson
Do you have a good story to share?
OSPI is seeking stories that recognize Social Studies educators doing good work in grades K-12. We encourage administrators and educators to submit stories of districts, schools, classrooms, or community organizations promoting Social Studies. Send your story to SocialStudies@k12.wa.us.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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