Resources

"Connecting Civic Education and a Healthy Democracy," a report published by Carnegie Corporation of New York, highlights the need for state-level policies that expand and improve K–12 civic learning.The report calls for greater investment in civics and features examples of how coalition-building has helped advance more robust policies in a growing number of states. Equipping young people with the tools to think independently, to engage in constructive debate, and to discover their agency is essential to reducing polarization and strengthening American democracy.

Conversations about society, politics, and community shape life in the United States. Thomas Jefferson understood this and hosted dinners known for stunning food and sparking conversation.In the spirit of Jeffersonian dinners, which were known for great food and conversation, Monticello has created the "Feast of Reason" card game kit to promote civic discussion. Check out our digital version, online recipes, and more to host your own Feast of Reason.

Join National Archives educators for Summer Institutes in Washington, DC: "Primary Sources and Project-Based Learning at the National Archives: A Summer Institute from Maryland Humanities and the National Archives" (end of July) welcomes K-12 educators for a research experience focused on exploring the National Archives; "Teaching with Primary Sources and Portraiture" (end of August) examines how to teach a balanced, comprehensive, and complex history of the United States. Get ready for the school year with three days of collaborative learning and idea generation on teaching tough topics.

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of Social Studies. Any accredited public or private high school can apply for a local chapter, through which individuals will be inducted into Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. Explore starting a Rho Kappa chapter for your school today!