Canal Society of Indiana
The Canal Society of Indiana provides invaluable resources and support to history enthusiasts, educators, and students, aiming to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Indiana’s historic canal systems. Through…
Alexander Initiative at Vanderbilt University
The Alexander Initiative at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College offers an innovative platform for educators to collaborate, learn, and grow in their professional practice. This initiative focuses on enhancing student outcomes…
Understanding Indiana Code 20-30-5-4: Enhancing Civic Education for Indiana’s Grades 6-12
As educators in Indiana, one of our critical responsibilities is to prepare students to be informed, engaged citizens. Indiana Code 20-30-5-4 provides a legal framework that ensures all public and…
Thinking Habitats
Thinking Habitats is a forward-thinking educational organization focused on enhancing critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in students. Their innovative program, THINKING PRO, integrates media literacy with project-based learning, using…
The 11th Commandment
Given that we are entering the season of heightened political marketing, I am often tempted to joke with my friends and colleagues that Moses must have tripped as he came…
Bye, Bye, Geography!
A conversation started this past spring after the legislature passed a law requiring that new diploma tracks be developed that better linked high school graduates in Indiana to careers in…
Preserving a Legacy: Dr. Vic Smith’s Lifelong Advocacy for Indiana Public Education and His Gift to Future Educators
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 my help with donating…
National History Academy
The National History Academy is an intensive five-week summer program tailored for high school students passionate about American history. Running from late June to late July, the Academy blends classroom…
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship
The Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship is a competitive, renewable, and online fellowship program for high school students. Fellowships are open to students from any high school…
Indiana State Library
The Indiana State Library (ISL) is an invaluable resource for the Indiana Council for Social Studies (ICSS) and the broader social studies education community. The library offers an extensive collection…