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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
by Jeff Swisher | Morton High School The purpose of this post stems from a time I visited Mount Rushmore. Gazing up, you’re confronted with images of our founding fathers,…
By Dr. Chris McGrew, Director, Center for Global Engagement at Indiana State University The briefcase that belonged to my father is an old leather type with three pockets that separate…
by Jeff Swisher | Morton High School Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a dynamic educational approach that promotes student engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration. As an educator, I quickly realized that…