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Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Skills for Public Life
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The National Council for the Social Studies suggests the following resources for your classrooms:
- The National Endowment for the Humanities has lesson plans and resources for teaching about Hispanic Heritage Month
- The Library of Congress has created a primary source set containing images, audio, maps, and lesson plan ideas for bolstering lessons on Hispanic Heritage
- Bolster a Hispanic Heritage classroom discussion or lesson plan with the United States Census Bureau's stories, population data, and trade figures
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Identidad y Fronteras: Borders and Identity is a bilingual educational resource based on research and documentation from the 1993 Smithsonian Folklife Festival program and explores culture along the United States-Mexico border
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Learn About Constitution Day with Judges in the Classroom Program
Constitution Day is September 17th. Watch Chief Justice Steven González, Justice Mary Yu, and Nicole Ack discuss Constitution Day in the state of Washington and the year-round with the Judges in the Classroom Program.
Image of Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez courtesy of Washington Courts' Judges in the Classroom (YouTube), September 7, 2021
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Leslie Heffernan Named Washington State History Teacher of the Year!
Leslie Heffernan has been an educator for 21 years. As a passionate advocate for local history, she has worked to create instructional materials for teachers and students that speak to the larger events and narratives, but also focus on the history of Eastern Washington. To that end, she has partnered with members of the Spokane Tribe of Indians to design curricula that teaches about the people who have lived on this land since time immemorial. Leslie’s passion for representing all voices in history also led her to work with the Fred T. Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education and the local PBS station to develop lessons on Japanese American incarceration in the Pacific Northwest. Her passion for equitable access to open educational materials is a driving force behind much of her work. She is a middle school history teacher for Central Valley School District, and is currently enjoying curriculum writing for the League of Women Voters and the Washington State Library’s Primarily Washington program. Leslie lives in Spokane with her family.
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Social Studies Teachers Awarded for Outstanding Contributions
Governor’s Award for Teaching – Leslie Heffernan, Central Valley School District-Spokane, and Lane Sample, Fort Nisqually Living History Education Program Coordinator.
This award was established by the Washington State Legislature and recognizes outstanding contribution by a teacher of Pacific Northwest history in an accredited K-12 school in Washington or a non-profit organization in Washington. Read more in the New Release.
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Next Generation Angels Awards
The Next Generation Angels Awards are an annual prize sponsored by The Better Angels Society in coordination with National History Day. The award is presented to six middle and high school student documentary filmmakers to recognize excellence in well-researched history filmmaking in the model of Ken Burns. Learn more about inspiring young filmmakers to be the next generation of historical storytellers through the Next Generation Angles Awards Program.
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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.
2020-21 Assessment Reporting Requirements for Social Studies
Thank you for submitting your report! If you have not yet completed this, please report here now.
For the 2020–21 school year, school districts are required to report assessment information for the Arts, Educational Technology, Health and Physical Education, and Social Studies. For more information, visit the OSPI reporting website or the Social Studies reporting web page.
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NCSS Responds to Current Events
A Response to the Attacks on Social Studies Education in State Legislatures and Local Boards of Education
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) shares its concerns and thoughts surrounding the misconceptions around critical race theory (CRT). See full write-up.
Resources for Teaching About 9/11
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. It is presumed that all of us who were in the classroom on that day, whether as educators or students, have vivid memories of where we were and what we were doing when we learned of the attack. As Social Studies educators, we have the opportunity to contextualize the impact of 9/11 on ourselves and our communities that continue to this day. We are providing a list of reputable resources for students and educators to access when discussing 9/11 in the classroom.
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Using Constitutional Law to Understand Academic Freedom in the Classroom
Much of the current media narratives around social studies and civic learning in school provide both opportunities and challenges for classrooms. Some school districts and states have responded with policy mandates restricting what can be shared and studied and this raises questions about academic freedom and constitutional law as it relates to instruction. Learn more and find resources at Illinois Civics Hub.
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Smithsonian Educator's Day
Celebrate "Educator's Day" on September 17th
As part of the Smithsonian's 175th anniversary celebration, PreK–12 educators from across the nation are invited to participate in this free, all-day virtual event. Programs will bring together teachers and museum educators to explore opportunities to collaborate, learn from each other, and discuss the future of education.
September 17 | 8 AM - 4 PM PDT | Learn more and register
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NHD Free Teacher Guide Now Available!
Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation
As part of the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium, National History Day has developed programming to help engage NHD teachers and students with the vast resources of the Library of Congress. Learn more about this free program.
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NCSS 102nd Annual Conference Student Art Contest Starts Now!
Win $500 for your Rho Kappa Chapter
The Rho Kappa Advisory Council and National Council for the Social Studies announce their first Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Art Contest. Find out more.
Submit by: September 23 | 8:59 pm PST
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A History of an Indipino Community
Honor Thy Mother: The Untold Story of Aboriginal Women and their Indipino Children
Honor Thy Mother chronicles the experiences of thirty-six Aboriginal women from Canada, Washington State, and Alaska who migrated to Bainbridge Island to work on Japanese American owned strawberry farms, fell in love in the berry fields and married Filipino immigrant farm workers. This unique intermarriage created a vibrant "Indipino" community. Read the summary or See a short trailer of the film.
Photo courtesy of Stourwater Pictures' film Honor Thy Mother (Vimeo), 2006-2021
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Put your community on the map!
Draw Your WA with New Mapping Tool
The Washington State Redistricting Commission is launching their public mapping tool official data. This tool allows for the public to draw congressional and legislative districts using the most accurate population estimates available. Learn how to participate.
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The National Education Committee of the JACL Presents:
The Japanese American Experience Curriculum and Resource Guide: An EdCamp-Style Teacher Training
Collaborate with other teachers from around the country to facilitate the curriculum and resource guide, presented by the Japanese American Citizens League, in your classroom. Learn more and register.
Saturday, September 18 | 9-11:30 am PST | FREE Online Course!
Photo attributed to Dorothea Lange(w), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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September at the Holocaust Center
Teaching with Artifacts: Learning About the Holocaust through Inquiry
This workshop approaches the history of the Holocaust through one small shoe: a seemingly very ordinary thing. It provides guidance and practical classroom approaches to empower learners to read artifacts as evidence. Join special guest Paul Salmons for this valuable session. Learn more and register at the Holocaust Center.
Thursday, September 30 | 4:30-6:00pm PT | Virtual | 1.5 Clock hours
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Resources and PD Opportunities with George Washington's Mount Vernon
Sign up to receive an education-based newsletter from George Washington’s Mount Vernon to learn more about resources and teacher PD opportunities from the home of our first President. Monthly emails highlight teaching resources for K-12 classrooms including primary sources, classroom activities, videos, interactive games, and more. Sign up for educational updates.
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WSCSS Fall In-service 2021
Fact or Fake: Navigating the New Information Landscape
Registration will be open in late September on the WSCSS website. Be sure to mark your calendar and check back for information coming soon!
November 6 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Virtual | FREE!
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NCSS 101st Conference: Solidarity in Social Studies
After much deliberation, the NCSS Board of Directors has made the decision to host the 101st Annual Conference as a fully virtual event taking place on November 15-21, 2021.
The 56th annual meeting for CS4 will also be held online starting on the evening of Tuesday, November 16, and ending on the evening of Thursday, November 18. Please note the CS4 website has not yet been updated to reflect the virtual meeting.
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The Future of Social Studies
Webinar Series
Join NCSS and inquirED in conversation with educational leaders and teachers across the country to explore the future of social studies instruction. Sign up for webinars
“Since Time Immemorial (STI):”
Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum Introductory Training Webinars Offered Fall 2021
In an effort to support continuous student and educator learning and implementation of the “Since Time Immemorial” (STI) Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum, the Office of Native Education will once again be offering on-line introductory training webinars once a month beginning on September 23 through December 9. Learn more about STI's training webinars.
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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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