Join National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) on January 15 for a conversation on resources and tips you can use with your students to go over the Inauguration! You can learn more here: socialstudies.org/professional-l…

Looking for PD in the winter? Ohio History Connection is having their 8th annual Professional Development Institute on January 27. This is a great way for educators to network and learn different ways to engage students. You can register and learn more here: ohiohistory.org/education/prof…

Now is the time to plan for summer! The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History will be having a summer Institute! The institute is going to be held at the historic Gettysburg College from July 13- July 16. They are also offering online options throughout the summer as well. gilderlehrman.org/professional-d…

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice, equality, and nonviolence. As social studies educators, we inspire students to understand the past, engage with the present, and work for a better future. Check out some of our resources here: sites.google.com/view/inclusion…

Join National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) for a webinar uncovering untold narratives of African Americans and women of diverse racial backgrounds in the 19th century. Learn how to use primary documents to navigate America’s complex history. Register now: socialstudies.org/professional-l…

JJoin @teachamhistory on Sat, Jan 25, for the 2025 webinar series Books that Changed the National Conversation. First up: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Explore fresh perspectives and classroom strategies to engage students with primary sources. Learn more: teachingamericanhistory.org/seminar/common…

Summer PD Alert! Sphere Education Initiative is hosting two sessions: June 29-July 3: Exploring the Declaration of Independence at 250 & its relevance today. July 14-18: Civil Discourse: Teaching students & communities to engage respectfully. Learn more: sphere-ed.org/sphere-summit

Two great events tomorrow, Feb 6! NCSS & Teach Different host a webinar on using quotes to spark discussions in social studies classrooms: [socialstudies.org/professional-l…]. Also, @icivicsinc explores the purpose of civics education: [vision.icivics.org/events/engagin…]. Don’t miss out!

Educators there is a great line up of Professional Development opportunities this week! As we go throughout the week, we will try to shoutout those events!

InquirED and NCSS are partnering together to put on a great event about how we can use Social Studies to build deeper knowledge and connections across disciplines. learn.inquired.org/deeper-learnin…

Tomorrow The National Council for the Social Studies will be putting on a member exclusive webinar about using farm picture books to encourage students to inspire change in their communities! You can learn more here: socialstudies.org/professional-l…

Tonight! The Bill of Rights Institute will be hosting a webinar over the promises in the Declaration of Independence for everyone, not just the few. Educators will leave the webinar empowered with resources to share with their students. You can learn more here: billofrightsinstitute.org/event/3b583229…

We are now accepting proposals for the 2025 OCSS Conference. Follow the link for more info and be sure to submit your conference proposal by April 15th! docs.google.com/document/d/e/2…

Join Bill of Rights Institute about Executive Orders. Educators will learn from BRI scholar Dr. Mark Rozell who will analyze the constitutional basis, historical significance, and presidential application of Executive Orders. You can register and learn more here: billofrightsinstitute.org/event/429baf7d…

Happy Civic Learning Week educators! iCivics & Civic Learning Week have some great events happening this week! We are only shouting out 3 amazing events, however go to Civic learning weeks website they have so many more incredible events to learn from. civiclearningweek.org/events/?utm_ca…+

Join us for a powerful event exploring untold Black histories in Southeast Ohio! Come learn about the region’s rich Black history, including its connections to the Underground Railroad. Walk with us to a UGRR cave and leave with resources for your class! ocss.org/event-6037451

Know an outstanding history teacher? Nominate them for the Gilder Lehrman Institute 2025 History Teacher of the Year award! Celebrate educators who inspire a love of history and make a lasting impact. Submit your nomination today: gilderlehrman.org/history-teache…

Great discussion taking place at Ohio History Connection in our spring meeting advocating for YOU! #OCSS25

We are now accepting proposals for the 2025 OCSS Conference. Follow the link for more info and be sure to submit your conference proposal by April 15th! docs.google.com/document/d/e/2…

We are excited to announce our 2025 Fall Conference Keynote Speakers Dr. Judith Pace of USF School of Education and Dr. Ryan New of iCivics! This is an event that every social studies professional in the state will not want to miss. Space is limited register here: ocss.org/Registration