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RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH – AND RESOURCES FOR CONNECTING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE TO THE CLASSROOM
October 23, 2018
Native American Heritage month is celebrated each November as a way to acknowledge the important contributions of indigenous Americans and celebrate their diverse cultures, traditions and histories, both past and present. Although a number of states designated “American Indian Days” as far back as 1915, President George H. W. Bush formally designated November as “National American Indian Heritage Month” in 1990.
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NOVEL INVENTIONS: CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS (DEADLINE 10/30)
October 15, 2018
Now that the new school year is well underway, are you looking for an outlet for your students’ creativity? Elementary school, middle school and high school teams and/or individual students are invited to participate in a creative endeavor: designing inventions and solving real-world problems with their favorite fictional characters.
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CELEBRATE UGANDA
October 9, 2018
While the month of October ushers in the fall season and Halloween festivities, it is also important to recognize the international holidays that take place all over the world during the month. On October 9th the people of Uganda celebrate Ugandan Independence Day. When many people think of the countries within the African continent, they think of more widely known West African countries, but it also important to learn and teach about areas that are not as familiar to us.
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RDU AND CLT HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS: SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO SCREEN SCHINDLER’S LIST FOR YOUR STUDENTS
October 8, 2019
Facing History has partnered with the USC Shoah Foundation to offer high school educators an opportunity to bring their classes for a free screening of Steven Spielberg’s cinematic milestone Schindler’s List.
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RUN FOR THE NCCSS BOARD OF DIRECTORS – NOMINATIONS DUE 10/15
October 1, 2018
In February 2019, members of the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies will elect 3 members to the Board of Directors, 1 Treasurer and 1 President-Elect. The NCCSS needs extraordinary social studies educators to help lead this professional organization.
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