K-12 Social Studies

Free Lesson Plans and Resources for Social Studies Teachers

Professional blog | 21st Century Educator

This is an awesome wish list for textbooks of the 21st Century.  Lots to chew on and not so sure how to get it done well for free.  Fabulous list none – the less! Professional blog | 21st Century Educator. Share

This is #edreform – World History Style

We know they are capable. We just have to figure out how to engage them! Their teacher should be very proud.

Semesterized Scheduling

This Wednesday night at my Parent Council meeting I listened to an emotionally charged presentation from a group of parents vehemently opposed to a recent change in our local High School scheduling system. Driven by budget issues, my local school division was directed by their School Board to implement a new 4×4 scheduling system into [...]

Influence

Sometimes we get so focused on our agendas and our causes that we fail to realize that despite ourselves, we matter.  I came across this great blog post and thought I really need to share that lesson. MyEduNotions: “Shades” of Influence. Keep up the GREAT work Mr. Griffith!

Who Is Superman?

The thing is, I did not want to be told – for the millionth time – that teachers are not doing their job.

A Must See On Education Reform

I had to watch this twice – just to keep up. But with all great reform – how to integrate?

Waiting for Superman – My View

A few may challenge the premise of the movie. Some may argue with the causes and many will have different ideas as to the best solutions. But none should argue the urgency of the situation.

ARRA Funding

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides for $100 billion for education and is designed to create a historic opportunity to stimulate the economy and improve standards of learning. But it can be a very confusing and complicated Act to understand and most important tap into for the benefit of you, your school [...]