CCSS

CT Council for the Social Studies vision: A world where all students educated & inspired for lifelong inquiry & informed civic action. Affiliate: @NCSSNetwork

[CCSS @CT_Council]

Our awards season is open!
CCSS is now accepting nominations for our 2026 awards. Help us honor the educators and leaders shaping social studies education in Connecticut.
Details and nomination info: https://t.co/J8QXw1kFO9

[CCSS @CT_Council]

We are proud to introduce our new logo. Designed with a local artist, it reflects our commitment to social studies education in Connecticut and our vision for the future.
#CTSocialStudies #CCSS

[Teach It @TeachIt_CT]

Calling all Connecticut #teachers! Check out this great (paid!) curriculum workshop opportunity about 19th century Black community formation & civic engagement in #Hartford.

See details below & register your interest today: https://t.co/F6Tyw9WELb

#edchat #sschat #cthistory

[CCSU Social Studies Program @CCSUSocStud]

We need the social studies!*!*! For society, for democracy
NAEP: only 13% eighth graders proficient in U.S. history — down from a peak of 18% in 2014. A mere 22% of those students are proficient in civics, the first decline since the test began in 1998.
https://t.co/MzeSBUAFTt

[Roton Middle School (Norwalk Public Schools) @RotonMS_NPS]

Congratulations to Mark Jackson for receiving the John H. Stedman Passion for Social Studies Teaching Award from the @CT_Council for Social Studies. The award is unique because nominations may only come from students. To learn more, click here: https://t.co/7hB8ImoCOr

[CCSU Social Studies Program @CCSUSocStud]

Big events coming up with @CT_Council
>>> Save the dates
6/8 4pm CT Social Studies Standards
6/21-22 Summer Institute
10/13 Annual Conference: Growing Social Studies
https://t.co/96i5Eju2oJ

[Mark Jackson @spotsjaws]

Thank you @CT_Council for awarding me the John Stedman Passion for Social Studies Award. It is truly a humbling experience to have been nominated by my students for such a prestigious award.

[Connecticut's Kid Governor® @CTKidGovernor]

Yesterday at the @CT_Council Annual Spring Meeting, our team met 2 amazing #KidGovernor teachers: Mrs. Palmieri from @EHavenAcademy and Mrs. Grayson from @SchoolTuttle! Thank you to these and all other teachers for the work you do to support #K5SocialStudies and #CivicsEducation!

[CCSU Social Studies Program @CCSUSocStud]

Fabulous @CT_Council Annual Meeting. Steve Armstrong has been an educator, mentor, advocate. Well deserved award. Tony Roy never fails to get crowd going --> Social studies is revitalized!!! Our @LoiselleAim @CCSU_History w/ Michael Bartone, CCSU elementary social stud. @CCSU

[CCSS @CT_Council]

Check out our latest post on YouTube🎥!

Adrian Solis reviews some strategies and activities he uses while teaching the African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies Course.

Find his PPT in the description box!

Click here to view the video: https://t.co/KbOOtMOaQJ

[CCSS @CT_Council]

This week's podcast release🎧🎙 features the @sikh_coalition's Education Director, Harman Singh!

Harman speaks about the importance of inclusivity and how the inclusion of Sikhism into social studies influences local communities.

Listen on our website: https://t.co/t9R7eXh1aw

[CCSS @CT_Council]

JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT TO REGISTER!

We'll have live music, great food, and lovely conversations next Thursday evening.

Join us to celebrate 60 years & register at https://t.co/LpkLTPGt95 today!

#edutwitter #histedchat

[CCSS @CT_Council]

Hurry! REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW!

Sign up for our Annual Meeting next Thursday, 5/25, at the @CTOldStateHouse! Celebrate CCSS's 60th anniversary with us!

Go to our website: https://t.co/LpkLTPGt95 to register now!

[CCSS @CT_Council]

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!

Attend our Wednesday Night PD on May 24th! This session will feature guidance on teaching environmental literacy and climate change in ALL GRADES!

For more information & to register, visit: https://t.co/VA43ReUN5L

Oh yeah, and it's FREE 😎
#edutwitter

[CCSS @CT_Council]

Have you listened to our latest podcast ft. Stefanie Wager, Past President of @NCSSNetwork? 🎧🎙

Listen in to learn about Facilitating Good Inquiry in the Classroom!

Go to https://t.co/t9R7eXh1aw to stream!

#edutwitter

[CCSS @CT_Council]

We are now only 2 WEEKS AWAY from our Annual Spring Meeting!

We would love for you all to join us for food, fellowship, and amazing presentations to honor those who have gone above and beyond in social studies.

Visit https://t.co/LpkLTPGt95 today to register!

#histedchat

[CCSS @CT_Council]

Our 2023 CT Leadership Summit at @SCSU began with an inspiring and thoughtful keynote by @ProfJeffries!

We have over 100 social studies leaders at our event and we’re excited to celebrate #NationalTeacherAppreciationWeek in the process!

[Teach It @TeachIt_CT]

Happy #NationalTeachersDay! The Teach It team is hanging out with a bunch of #educators at the @CT_Council's Leadership Summit today. Started out strong with a keynote from @ProfJeffries. If you see anyone with an @CTHumanities tag, say hi!

#Edutwitter @EducateCT #histedchat

[windsorct.org @WPSwindsorct]

@CT_Council’s 2023 Excellence in Social Studies Education (9-12) Awardee, Daisha Brabham hosted an Oral History Project w/ her class, who are wrapping up their unit on Activism in the 60’s and 70’s.

The students conducted interviews w/modern day activists from Windsor & Beyond!

[CCSS @CT_Council]

ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY!

Join us to celebrate 60 years of CCSS at CT's Old State House (@CTOldStateHouse) on May 25th.

Tickets are $60!

Go to https://t.co/HNyuHfSJxc for more information!