This workshop will explore strategies and effective instructional approaches for teaching difficult topics in history with a focus on making connections to current events. Participants will explore effective instructional approaches to teaching difficult topics and how to build civil discourse using Passport to Social Studies and Hidden Voices. Once your registration is confirmed you will (more…)

Join WNET/Thirteen PBS and the Dept of Social Studies and Civics for a unique opportunity to learn how to make your social studies instruction more inclusive. In this free, full day workshop you’ll explore the groundbreaking Hidden Voices curriculum and learn about free, standards-aligned digital learning resources from PBS that support the curriculum. The workshop (more…)

This professional learning opportunity will utilize the Department of Social Studies and Civocs Hidden Voices publications. These resources examine individuals who are  often “hidden” from the traditional historical record. These individuals influenced the social, political, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States in so many ways, and their contributions continue to shape our collective (more…)

Prospective and new Seal of Civic Readiness (SCR) Schools, join the Department of Social Studies and Civics as we unpack the SCR Handbook. In this session we’ll have plenty of time to explore the SCR, answer your questions, and get a jump start on planning for the 2025-2026 school year. This full day, in-person professional (more…)

This workshop will explore strategies and effective instructional approaches for teaching difficult topics in history with a focus on making connections to current events. Participants will explore effective instructional approaches to teaching difficult topics using media and how to address the need for news literacy . Once your registration is confirmed you will receive a (more…)