Indiana Bar Foundation
The Indiana Bar Foundation (IBF) significantly benefits teachers in Indiana by being a statewide leader in expanding civic education, which aligns closely with the principles of the Indiana Council for…
Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana
The Geography Educators' Network of Indiana (GENI) at IUPUI plays a pivotal role in enhancing geography education in Indiana by offering a wealth of resources and opportunities tailored for teachers.…
Center on Representative Government
The Center on Representative Government provides invaluable resources and support to social studies teachers and students, aiming to enhance civic education and promote an understanding of the U.S. government. Through…
Where is the Baby: The New Definition of Social Studies
by Anatoli Rapoport, Purdue University The new definition of social studies is based on understanding of the importance of inquiry-based approach in education, development and application of critical thinking skills,…
The Indispensable Role of Social Studies
by Wesley E. Hedgepeth and Lawrence M. Paska As we herald the start of a new year, we reflect on the well-being of our democracy. What is the well-being of…
Civics Material from the Indiana Bar
For Indiana educators prepping to teach the new required semester of sixth-grade civics, the Indiana Bar Foundation (Foundation) has released a comprehensive series of resources to provide ready-to-use academic standard-aligned…
Advocating in Indiana for Social Studies
When you become a member of the Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS), you join a thriving community dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of social studies education in…
Personal Finance is a Social Science
A collaboration between Katrina Babb, Director of the ISU Center for Economic Education, and Morgan Babb, Nanny and Emerging Author In August, I turned 25. Adolescence is fading into obscurity…
Journeying Through Life’s Chapters
Embracing Change and Growth I was fortunate this summer to reconnect with a good friend and colleague who was paring down his personal collection of social studies treasures. He sought…
Ban It; Use It; Embrace It; ChatGPT in Education
by Jeff Swisher | Morton High School The webinar focused on ChatGPT and, more specifically, AI in the classroom. Whether participants believed it would hurt the classroom or were willing…