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Mock trials offer high school students an engaging opportunity to dive into the legal world while cultivating vital skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. Students from Morton High School shared their experiences, highlighting the profound impact of these competitions on their understanding of the legal system and their personal growth. From collaborative strategy sessions to overcoming challenges in public speaking, these students emphasized how mock trials prepare them for future academic and professional endeavors while fostering a sense of civic responsibility. Learn more about the transformative power of mock trials in this inspiring piece by Chenchen Lu.

As we step into 2025, the Indiana Council for the Social Studies is excited to share key predictions that promise to shape K-12 social studies and civics education in transformative…

Engage your students like never before with strategies to make classroom discussions relevant and meaningful. Discover how connecting academic concepts to students' identities, real-world events, and critical thinking skills can transform learning into a deeply personal and impactful experience. Explore practical approaches, including self-to-world connections, thematic discussions, and Socratic questioning, that empower students to analyze, reflect, and participate in their own education and civic growth. Let’s reimagine the classroom as a space where knowledge meets purpose and engagement thrives!

Denise Corbin | President, Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) Indiana is no stranger to redesigning its high school diplomas. As a veteran educator with 27 years of experience,…

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…

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…

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…

Strategies for High School Educators Introduction In today's polarized media landscape, teaching current events requires a thoughtful approach. High school educators must balance the need to present information honestly with…

by Prof. Marcelo Echague Pastore | Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence 2023-2024 | Department of Economics - Indiana State University Located roughly in the heart of South America, this small landlocked developing economy…