NSSLA Updates - August 27, 2024

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, newsletter of the

National Social Studies Leaders Association

Webinar Series for 2024-2025

"The Power of Belonging in Schools for Both Teachers and Students"

Date/Time: Monday, September 23, 2024 - 7:30PM Eastern

Presenter: NSSLA Board Member Emily Richards

This session is related to "What Does It Mean to Belong?" article linked below.

NSSLA Partner Session with Savvas Learning

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7:30PM Eastern

Presenter: NSSLA Partner Savvas Learning Company

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What We've Been Reading

The following article is recommended by NSSLA President Virnilisa Printup. - While an election season can provide rich real-world educational material, some educators are apprehensive due to political polarization and state laws that restrict discussions on controversial topics, raising concerns about whether schools should engage with the subject. Larry Paska, NCSS Executive Director, and Jennifer Morgan, NCSS President, participated in interviews for this article.

Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?

As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.

edweek.org

The following article is recommended by NSSLA Board Member Leslee Barnes. - Effective mentoring, coaching, and robust induction programs are proving to be crucial supports in retaining new teachers within the profession.

Effective support is key to keeping new teachers in the profession

The California-based Center of Teacher Innovation suggests three effective strategies that should be incorporated into all prep and support programs

edsource.org

The following article is recommended by NSSLA Board Member Emily Richards. - The article explores the critical role that a sense of belonging plays in both students' academic performance and overall well-being. - Pairs great with upcoming webinar noted above.