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NCCSS Conference Dates - April 24-25
The NCCSS Executive Board and Directors are pleased to share that the 2025 NCCSS Conference, which was postponed due to the Governor’s State of Emergency with the incoming winter storm, has now been rescheduled for April 24-25. The conference will take place at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Using the DBQ Online platform, educators will explore practical methods for engaging students, including Multi-Lingual learners and those requiring accommodations. Participants will learn adaptable scaffolding techniques that foster inquiry and critical thinking across content areas, with a focus on inclusivity and differentiation. This session will empower educators to create DBQ experiences that are both accessible and challenging, ensuring all students are engaged and succeed, regardless of their learning needs.
Regional Director of Professional Development and Partnerships, The DBQ Project
The DBQ Project was founded in 2000 to support teachers and students in learning to read smart, think straight, and write more clearly. As teachers, we believe all students can develop high-level critical thinking skills if they have consistent instruction and a chance to practice... Read More →
Did you know that North Carolina is home to over 1,200 international companies? This fact highlights the need for preparing students for a global, knowledge-driven economy. In this session, we will explore strategies for equipping students with essential skills like cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. As a participant in the 2022-23 NEA Global Fellowship, a program focused on global education and sustainable development, I will share interdisciplinary SDG lessons, classroom resources, and professional development opportunities for teachers. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and resources to help your students succeed in today’s interconnected world.
Equip your elementary and middle school students with essential civics and literacy skills through inquiry-based learning! This presentation highlights how inquiry-based learning can strengthen civic literacy skills and dispositions by leveraging engaging civic content. This session highlights 5E inquiry strategies—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate—to develop critical thinking, primary source analysis, and social-emotional learning. Explore free, adaptable lessons including culturally responsive pedagogies that foster inclusive, student-centered classrooms. Ideal for educators teaching foundational democratic concepts, this session demonstrates how to cultivate literacy skills and empower student agency, preparing young learners to thrive in today’s diverse and complex world with the tools needed for informed, active participation. During the session, participants will get access to free resources, webinars, and professional opportunities that the Center offers.
Social Studies: The Gateway to the Worlds. I wanted to share some thoughts on how our Social Studies curriculum can really emphasize the connection between history and current events. It’s fascinating to see how historical events shape today’s world, and I believe we can enhance our students’ understanding by making these links clearer. Let’s talk about how we can integrate discussions on historical influences into our lessons. For instance, exploring significant events and their impacts can help students see the relevance of history in their daily lives and current affairs. I’d appreciate your input on how we can collaborate to make this a focal point in our teaching. Perhaps we could brainstorm some activities or projects that highlight these connections?
In the fall of 1774, fifty-one women in Edenton, North Carolina undertook a revolutionary act: they signed a resolution in protest of Britain's colonial taxation policies and gave their oaths to boycott British goods. Later remembered as the Edenton Tea Party, this event was an early example of women's political activism during the American Revolution. Despite this event happening over 250 years ago, no one had researched the backgrounds of all 51 signers until now. This presentation explains the history of the event and provides some insights into who these early Patriots were.