The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies (KCSS) are joining together at KHS in downtown Frankfort for a two-day conference to rejuvenate your teaching strategies and collaborate with others in social studies education.
Extensive research documents the importance of instructional quality for promoting student outcomes. Yet, the field of education knows very little about the instruction occurring in social studies classrooms, a central venue for civic learning in schools.
The arts can serve as a powerful gateway for exploring and grappling with our nation’s history. The Frazier History Museum is pleased to announce a new addition to its Commonwealth: Divided We Fall exhibition that offers a unique lens into Kentucky history.
The Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School Program is a free program for K–12 schools that provides educational resources, professional development, and lesson plans.
The Scholar Exchange program from the National Constitution Center gives students the opportunity to discuss constitutional topics with a lawyer, judge or constitutional scholar.
The University of Kentucky-Jewish Heritage Fund Holocaust Education Initiative is offering high-quality professional learning opportunities this Spring from May 21 through June 5.
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking candidates for the Elementary Classroom Teacher position on the Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 election cycle.
Professional development workshops are being offered by the University of Kentucky’s Holocaust Education Initiative.
America250, a non-partisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country, just launched America’s Field Trip – a nationwide scholastic contest that provides elementary, middle and high school students the opportunity to submit artwork, videos, or essays illustrating what America means to them.
National Council for the Social Studies is holding the 1787 Prize essay contest in observance of Constitution Day.