Teaching civics and the electoral process doesn’t end after the polls close on #ElectionDay. @icivics has created free online digital resources designed to help educators teach about civics: American citizenship, government, and constitutional democracy: vision.icivics.org/teaching-civic…

🏆 Know an outstanding social studies educator? Nominations for the 2027 CCSS Awards close this Sunday, Nov 8.

Nominate 👉 ccss.org/2027awards

#CCSSAwards #SocialStudies

November is National #FamilyLiteracyMonth! 📚

Families play an important role in helping children develop the literacy skills they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Every story shared, every page turned, and every question asked helps build a lifelong love of reading!

📢 The State Board of Education meets next week, Nov. 12-13.

💻 Tune in online

Educators, families, students and community members are encouraged to tune in and stay engaged!

Agenda here: cde.ca.gov/be/ag/ag/yr26/…

Join us!

🤖🧠💡 California school leaders are invited to attend the Artificial Intelligence and Education Innovation Summit: Moving the Needle for California Students, hosted by @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond on November 9.

The 106th NCSS Annual Conference Preview is online! Find out what to expect in Chicago: hubs.li/Q04zcH770 #edchat #socialstudies #professionaldevelopment

🏆 Honored in March at #CCSS2026: CJ Eastwood of Pacific High School, a 2026 Outstanding High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year!

Know a teacher like CJ? 📣 Nominate them for a 2027 award by Nov. 8: ccss.org/2027awards

#CCSSAwards #SocialStudies

It’s #DigitalCitizenshipWeek! 🌐🤖

This year’s theme, Human-Centered Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI, highlights the skills CA students need to learn, and connect online safely, ethically, and responsibly as artificial intelligence becomes part of their everyday lives.

This striking 1895 geologic map of the region around Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes six geologic cross-sections to provide rich details of the landscape.

Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/99446177/…

Looking for a creative way to bring #geography to life? This classroom project combines a student-created world map and postcards from around the globe to spark #curiosity, #inquiry, and connections between people and places.

➡️ Read the open-access article: hubs.li/Q04BnS4V0 #middlelevel #learning

High school students🌟Join us for a special Zoom conversation with Denver Brunsman, 10/21 at 7pm! Prof. Brunsman will talk about the process of researching and writing history and what it’s like to spend your days investigating the past.

Register: ow.ly/r3RF50ZYceb

California public school and independent school staff, Tribal partners, educators, and researchers are invited to register for a webinar on October 27 about Native student data.

It’s the Week of the School Administrator! 🎓

We recognize California’s school administrators for their leadership and dedication to students, educators, and school communities. Thank you for helping create safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive.

A couple of months ago, we highlighted some of our nation’s lesser-known Founding Fathers. Today, we’re sharing the stories of some Founding Ladies—women whose boldness and vision helped shape America.
#America250

Help students safely practice banking in the digital age with @NextGenPF's Online Bank Simulator. Launch the simulator at ngpf.org/bank-sim/home

🏆 Honored in March at #CCSS2026: Judge Julia Alloggiamento (Santa Clara County Superior Court), winner of the 2026 Roy Erickson Civic Education Leadership Award!

Know a civic education champion? 📣 Nominate them by Nov. 8: ccss.org/2027awards

#CCSSAwards #SocialStudies

This fall, @CADeptEd is hosting a series of webinar to support educators planning for the personal finance graduation requirement, with the next webinar coming up on 10/13. Learn more and access registration from cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/perso…

Proposals DUE TOMORROW the Annual Conference! February 26-28, 2027 in San Jose Share your best strategies, lessons, and ideas to help students think critically, evaluate information, and engage as informed citizens. Submit your proposal today! ccss.org/call-for-propo…

What does youth voter registration look like?

Based on analysis of voter file data as of 9/1/26, we compare young people, 18-29, currently registered to vote to September 2022, the most recent midterms.

Read the research here: buff.ly/78c635w

🗝️Join us for #InsidetheVault on October 1! Dr. Denver Brunsman will discuss a rare letter by George Washington, expressing his dismay at the growing partisan divide in America. This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages!

Sign up: gilderlehrman.org/collection/ins…