The 2026 Indiana Academic Standards for Social Studies represent a significant update to the 2023 standards, but they do not completely change what Indiana students are expected to learn. Instead,…
The Indiana Geographic Information Office (IGIO) has announced the second round of the Advancing Technology for Learning and Applied Spatial Solutions (ATLAS) Grant. This competitive, reimbursement-based grant provides colleges, universities,…
By Elizabeth N. Christian, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education | Purdue University Fort Wayne Begin with sensory observation Many young learners take part in fall-themed classroom activities involving leaves, often…
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has released an updated memorandum outlining revised requirements for the 2025–2026 Naturalization Examination. All Indiana public high schools must administer this exam as part…
by Jeff Swisher, Indiana Council for the Social Studies Introduction The Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) is one of the state’s oldest subject-area professional organizations dedicated to advancing…
The Indiana Council for the Social Studies (ICSS) is honored to announce that we have been selected as a 2025 Gold Star Award Recipient by the National Council for the…
The Prospective Role of a Paraguayan Agency for International Cooperation by Prof. Marcelo Echague Pastore | Universidad Americana – Paraguay | Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Indiana State University (2023-2024) Having…
Call for Submissions: Due Date August 30, 2025 The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal (GLSSJ) is excited to announce its expansion to include new editorial board members from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,…
Using Student-Written Letters as Authentic Assessments History can often feel like a collection of names, dates, and battles—detached from the real human experiences that shaped the past. But what if…