Directly from the Michigan Council for the Social Studies Website: The Michigan Social Studies Olympiad is a fun and educational state-wide competition for students in grades 3 through 12. MCSS sponsors this great competition in order to increase student and teacher interest in social studies education and to provide opportunities for students and teachers to gain individual … Continue reading 2016 Social Studies Olympiad
Author: Roy Sovis
Learning from the Flint Water Crisis
How can citizens hold government accountable for maintaining a safe water supply? It's not only a compelling question for students, it's a compelling question for the residents of Flint, Michigan, who have been in the national spotlight as a result of unsafe drinking water. The story even made it on the cover of Time Magazine's … Continue reading Learning from the Flint Water Crisis
Social Studies Expectations Approval – Spring
If you are anxious to know the latest on Michigan Department of Education (MDE) approval of the revised Social Studies Standards, you are in good company; however, there is really nothing to be anxious about. Prior to the State Board of Education Meeting this month Superintendent Brian Whiston recommended withholding approval until Spring of 2016. … Continue reading Social Studies Expectations Approval – Spring
Econ Credit May be Personal Economics
Via the Michigan Council for Economic Education HB 4390 becomes PA 186 of 2015 On November 16 Governor Snyder approved legislation amending the Revised School Code to allow the half-credit economics requirement for a high school diploma to be satisfied by completion of a one-half credit course in personal economics. You may be wondering what … Continue reading Econ Credit May be Personal Economics
HS PD: Engaging Students in International Issues: The Choices Approach
There is still time to be involved! Saturday November 21, 2015 8:30 am - 3:30pm Cranbrook-Kingswood Upper School Bloomfield Hills, MI Cost: $145 During the workshop, you will be introduced to the Choices Program's award-winning resources and approach to teaching about contested international Issues, examine and work with two Choices units, and explore ways to … Continue reading HS PD: Engaging Students in International Issues: The Choices Approach
Adaptive Learning and Progress 