Colorado Council for the Social Studies
@cosocialstudies.bsky.social
CCSS is a professional organization for social studies educators to foster professional growth, develop communication among stakeholders & promote the teaching of social studies in CO. An NCSS Affiliate. https://bsky.app/profile/socialstudies.org
Save the Date! Our keynote speaker for our 39th Annual CCSS Conference: Every Number Tells A Story is Neil Halloran!
Learn more about him here share.google/s7g1XFpZaHJM... and his data-driven documentaries
And don't forget that proposals to present are open here: tinyurl.com/y946xjw7
Learn more about him here share.google/s7g1XFpZaHJM... and his data-driven documentaries
And don't forget that proposals to present are open here: tinyurl.com/y946xjw7
September 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Save the Date! Our keynote speaker for our 39th Annual CCSS Conference: Every Number Tells A Story is Neil Halloran!
Learn more about him here share.google/s7g1XFpZaHJM... and his data-driven documentaries
And don't forget that proposals to present are open here: tinyurl.com/y946xjw7
Learn more about him here share.google/s7g1XFpZaHJM... and his data-driven documentaries
And don't forget that proposals to present are open here: tinyurl.com/y946xjw7
Last week, Dr. Stephanie Hartman, the Social Studies Content Specialist from the CDE, introduced Episode 1 of Becoming Colorado, from America 250, Colorado 150 Project.
This documentary series includes curriculum resources for 4, 8, & HS level social studies: ed.cde.state.co.us/cosocialstud...
This documentary series includes curriculum resources for 4, 8, & HS level social studies: ed.cde.state.co.us/cosocialstud...
September 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Last week, Dr. Stephanie Hartman, the Social Studies Content Specialist from the CDE, introduced Episode 1 of Becoming Colorado, from America 250, Colorado 150 Project.
This documentary series includes curriculum resources for 4, 8, & HS level social studies: ed.cde.state.co.us/cosocialstud...
This documentary series includes curriculum resources for 4, 8, & HS level social studies: ed.cde.state.co.us/cosocialstud...
Save the Date! The 39th CCSS Conference is March 1st at History Colorado! Learn more here: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1 and submit your proposal to present here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Save the Date! The 39th CCSS Conference is March 1st at History Colorado! Learn more here: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1 and submit your proposal to present here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join Retro Report on Sept. 19th for the 3 states (CO, WY, NE) professional development day focused on: History in Context - Learning Scaffolds & Primary Sources for U.S. History and Civics.
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Retro Report Professional Development
Join Retro Report for the Three States (CO, WY, and NE) professional development at the Poudre School District: Information Technology Center
This resource collection was funded in part by a Teaching...
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September 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Join Retro Report on Sept. 19th for the 3 states (CO, WY, NE) professional development day focused on: History in Context - Learning Scaffolds & Primary Sources for U.S. History and Civics.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join the Bill of Rights Institute in exploring benchmark aligned support materials for instruction on Sept. 19th in Denver!
Participants will explore BRI materials and primary sources that can be clearly aligned to Colorado standards and benchmarks.
billofrightsinstitute.org/event/14aa4e...
Participants will explore BRI materials and primary sources that can be clearly aligned to Colorado standards and benchmarks.
billofrightsinstitute.org/event/14aa4e...
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September 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Join the Bill of Rights Institute in exploring benchmark aligned support materials for instruction on Sept. 19th in Denver!
Participants will explore BRI materials and primary sources that can be clearly aligned to Colorado standards and benchmarks.
billofrightsinstitute.org/event/14aa4e...
Participants will explore BRI materials and primary sources that can be clearly aligned to Colorado standards and benchmarks.
billofrightsinstitute.org/event/14aa4e...
Check out these lovely #BookBreaks with @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social for some great Fall reads!
📣Join us for #BookBreaks this September! Every Sunday, we interview a renowned scholar and discuss their recent work, followed by a Q&A with the at-home audience. We hope to see you there!
Register for our September series at gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks!
Register for our September series at gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks!
September 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Check out these lovely #BookBreaks with @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social for some great Fall reads!
Reposted by Colorado Council for the Social Studies
The Constitution is leaving the textbook for the day. 🇺🇸
Join us Sept. 19 at the Reagan Library for workshops, free classroom resources, museum entry and an Air Force One tour.
The first 100 K–12 teachers to register and attend receive $75.
teachdemocracy.org/ca-civic-lea...
#Civics #America250
Join us Sept. 19 at the Reagan Library for workshops, free classroom resources, museum entry and an Air Force One tour.
The first 100 K–12 teachers to register and attend receive $75.
teachdemocracy.org/ca-civic-lea...
#Civics #America250
Constitution Day
Constitution Day Conference with workshops and Classroom Resources for Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers.
teachdemocracy.org
August 24, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The Constitution is leaving the textbook for the day. 🇺🇸
Join us Sept. 19 at the Reagan Library for workshops, free classroom resources, museum entry and an Air Force One tour.
The first 100 K–12 teachers to register and attend receive $75.
teachdemocracy.org/ca-civic-lea...
#Civics #America250
Join us Sept. 19 at the Reagan Library for workshops, free classroom resources, museum entry and an Air Force One tour.
The first 100 K–12 teachers to register and attend receive $75.
teachdemocracy.org/ca-civic-lea...
#Civics #America250
Reposted by Colorado Council for the Social Studies
Congratulations to the 2026 History Teachers of the Year! They will each receive $1,000 and a curated collection of American history resources. One of these teachers will become the National History Teacher of the Year.
See the list of winners at gilderlehrman.org/history-teacher-year/state-winners
See the list of winners at gilderlehrman.org/history-teacher-year/state-winners
August 4, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations to the 2026 History Teachers of the Year! They will each receive $1,000 and a curated collection of American history resources. One of these teachers will become the National History Teacher of the Year.
See the list of winners at gilderlehrman.org/history-teacher-year/state-winners
See the list of winners at gilderlehrman.org/history-teacher-year/state-winners
Don't forget, an amazing learning opportunity tomorrow night from the National Constitution Center! Register to attend here: ow.ly/1P6250ZeC81
Event - 2026 Supreme Court Review: Key Decisions, Executive Power, Civil Discourse | Constitution Center
Event details for 2026 Supreme Court Review: Key Decisions, Executive Power, Civil Discourse
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July 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Don't forget, an amazing learning opportunity tomorrow night from the National Constitution Center! Register to attend here: ow.ly/1P6250ZeC81
Loving Day:
#OnThisDay in 1967, #SCOTUS, in Loving v. Virginia, strikes down bans on interracial marriage as unconstitutional.
https://ow.ly/EGnX50Z5eQY
https://ow.ly/EGnX50Z5eQY
June 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Loving Day:
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📢 Our Summer Leadership Institute is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum and building leaders, and NCSS leaders who are ready to build their capacity for advocacy and leadership in social studies education.
➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gphPB0 #edleader
➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gphPB0 #edleader
May 27, 2026 at 1:44 PM
📢 Our Summer Leadership Institute is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum and building leaders, and NCSS leaders who are ready to build their capacity for advocacy and leadership in social studies education.
➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gphPB0 #edleader
➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gphPB0 #edleader
Colorado Civics educators!
Join other Civics educators from across CO for an in-person, professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction 6/15th-6/18th in either:
- Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction! Registration closes soon! civicscolorado.org/professional...
Join other Civics educators from across CO for an in-person, professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction 6/15th-6/18th in either:
- Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction! Registration closes soon! civicscolorado.org/professional...
Civics Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE)
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June 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Colorado Civics educators!
Join other Civics educators from across CO for an in-person, professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction 6/15th-6/18th in either:
- Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction! Registration closes soon! civicscolorado.org/professional...
Join other Civics educators from across CO for an in-person, professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction 6/15th-6/18th in either:
- Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction! Registration closes soon! civicscolorado.org/professional...
Join Civics educators from across CO for an in-person experience on civics instruction & student engagement 6/15th-6/18th in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
You will be eligible for $ upon completion of the workshop & how you will teach this in your class civicscolorado.org/professional...
You will be eligible for $ upon completion of the workshop & how you will teach this in your class civicscolorado.org/professional...
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE)
civicscolorado.org
May 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Join Civics educators from across CO for an in-person experience on civics instruction & student engagement 6/15th-6/18th in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
You will be eligible for $ upon completion of the workshop & how you will teach this in your class civicscolorado.org/professional...
You will be eligible for $ upon completion of the workshop & how you will teach this in your class civicscolorado.org/professional...
We hope you're having a great Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
We hope you're having a great Teacher Appreciation Week!
Colorado Civics educators!
Join other educators from CO for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement 6/15-6/18 in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Join other educators from CO for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement 6/15-6/18 in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE)
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April 30, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Colorado Civics educators!
Join other educators from CO for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement 6/15-6/18 in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Join other educators from CO for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement 6/15-6/18 in Littleton, Sterling, or Grand Junction!
Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Join civics educators from across Colorado for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience focused on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement June 15th-June 18th!
Register Here - Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE) share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Register Here - Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE) share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
April 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Join civics educators from across Colorado for an in-person, in depth professional learning experience focused on strengthening civics instruction & student engagement June 15th-June 18th!
Register Here - Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE) share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
Register Here - Summer Institute – Civics for Colorado (Formerly C3LE) share.google/FOdf9IPYfSJw...
How are you celebrating Civic Learning Week?
Check out the links below to share your activity in your classroom, attend a virtual event, or share with us at CCSS through the QR Code!
Looking for a lesson idea? Click on the resources curated by current educators here:
www.canva.com/design/DAG9B...
Check out the links below to share your activity in your classroom, attend a virtual event, or share with us at CCSS through the QR Code!
Looking for a lesson idea? Click on the resources curated by current educators here:
www.canva.com/design/DAG9B...
March 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
How are you celebrating Civic Learning Week?
Check out the links below to share your activity in your classroom, attend a virtual event, or share with us at CCSS through the QR Code!
Looking for a lesson idea? Click on the resources curated by current educators here:
www.canva.com/design/DAG9B...
Check out the links below to share your activity in your classroom, attend a virtual event, or share with us at CCSS through the QR Code!
Looking for a lesson idea? Click on the resources curated by current educators here:
www.canva.com/design/DAG9B...
Here's a great resource on how to teach social studies to Multilingual Learners:
March 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Here's a great resource on how to teach social studies to Multilingual Learners:
We're getting closer to our day! There are around 60 tickets left and we look forward to learning with you on March 2nd at History Colorado. Our Keynote Speaker will be the amazing Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
38th Annual CCSS Conference | Colorado Council For
Diving Deep: The Confluence of Place, Identity, & Belonging
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
We're getting closer to our day! There are around 60 tickets left and we look forward to learning with you on March 2nd at History Colorado. Our Keynote Speaker will be the amazing Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
Just a few days left to apply at Colonial Williamsburg for The Bob and Marion Wilson Summer Teacher Institute, due February 3rd!
www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/teache...
www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/teache...
The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute
www.colonialwilliamsburg.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Just a few days left to apply at Colonial Williamsburg for The Bob and Marion Wilson Summer Teacher Institute, due February 3rd!
www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/teache...
www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/teach/teache...
Have you registered for our state social studies conference yet? Spots are filling up for our day of learning on March 2nd, 2026 at History Colorado!
Our Keynote Speaker is Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/conference-r...
Our Keynote Speaker is Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/conference-r...
Conference Registration | Colorado Council For
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Have you registered for our state social studies conference yet? Spots are filling up for our day of learning on March 2nd, 2026 at History Colorado!
Our Keynote Speaker is Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/conference-r...
Our Keynote Speaker is Tara Roberts!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/conference-r...
"Sesquicentennial. Semiquincentennial. Sesquisemiquincentennial."
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together.
coloradohumanities.org/america-250-...
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together.
coloradohumanities.org/america-250-...
AMERICA 250 - COLORADO 150 QUARTERLY READING LISTS - Colorado Humanities
Featured and dedicated information about AMERICA 250 - COLORADO 150 QUARTERLY READING LISTS.
coloradohumanities.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Sesquicentennial. Semiquincentennial. Sesquisemiquincentennial."
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together.
coloradohumanities.org/america-250-...
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together.
coloradohumanities.org/america-250-...
Registration is open for CCSS' 38th Conference - Make sure to register now for early bird prices before they increase after the new year!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
Our Keynote Speaker, Tara Roberts:: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
Our Keynote Speaker, Tara Roberts:: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Registration is open for CCSS' 38th Conference - Make sure to register now for early bird prices before they increase after the new year!
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
Our Keynote Speaker, Tara Roberts:: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1
www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/event-detail...
Our Keynote Speaker, Tara Roberts:: www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1
It's that time of year - Colorado Gives Day is in just a few weeks! See the link to learn more: civicscolorado.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
It's that time of year - Colorado Gives Day is in just a few weeks! See the link to learn more: civicscolorado.org