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Teachers: Doing social studies research these days requires how-to skills
Determining the accuracy of information found when conducting online research is a skill needed at all levels of school, teac -More-
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Calif. youth city council's first goal is to improve safety
The Santa Cruz, Calif., Youth City Council, which comprises high-school students, has been sworn in and has taken action on a -More-
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Researchers say remains of girl prove cannibalism at Jamestown colony
Speculation and stories of cannibalism during the 1609-1610 winter at the Jamestown colony are nothing new, but recent resear -More-
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Calif. state workers could be required to complete online civics class
A bill being considered in California would require the state Department of Education to develop an online civics class that -More-
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Are you a member?
NCSS provides the professional network and teaching resources to keep social studies a valued and vital part of the nation's -More-
$125,000 Salary for Master Middle School Teachers
TEP Charter School
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Deliberation is the function of many; action is the function of one.
Charles de Gaulle,French general and statesman -More-
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N.J. students present genocide-studies projects to school, public
Students at two high schools in Hanover, N.J., used their genocide studies classes as the basis for schoolwide projects to ra -More-
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Va. students gain financial literacy at school bank
Students at a Virginia elementary school are learning about savings accounts, interest and other aspects of money management -More-
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W.Va. teacher blends geography, math with love of motocross
Fourth-graders in teacher Stephanie Crow's class at Elm Grove Elementary School in Wheeling, W.Va., are following the season -More-
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Free online courses allow teachers to receive training anytime
Coursera has added a "teacher professional development" category to its collection of online and videotaped courses, allowing -More-
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Researchers: Effective leaders use observations to improve, not criticize teachers
Principals who use their observational time to focus on professional development and improving instruction, rather than simpl -More-
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Why districts should update their communication plans
School districts should audit their communication plans and ensure they are appropriate for the 21st century, suggests Joel G -More-
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Pa. first-grade students meet Marine who was their pen pal
Students in Carol Hines' first-grade class at Farmersville Elementary School in Pennsylvania spent last year learning geograp -More-
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Remains found in Scotland may be family of unearthed knight
Archaeologists may have found the relatives of the medieval knight whose skeleton was found under a parking lot in Edinburgh, -More-
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Sailors face Wis. middle-school students in geography competition
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Powerful and Authentic Social Studies (PASS): Teacher Training Institute
Powerful and Authentic Social Studies (PASS) is a professional development program that trains social studies teachers in cur -More-
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NCSS awards
NCSS is accepting nominations and applications for the following awards and grants: Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the -More-
2013-2014 (Z-Term) Teaching Specialist or Lecturer: Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Joseph Addison,British essayist, poet, playwright and politician -More-
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Ky. teachers: Students challenged, engaged with common-core-aligned social studies
Social studies teachers in Kenton County, Ky., are among the first teachers in the country to incorporate some key elements o -More-
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