Kansas Council for the Social Studies

06/14/2026

Exciting opportunity to see some the most significant documents in US History at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. On view until July 5!

★ Coming Soon ★

06/03/2026

This is AWESOME! Kansas teachers please consider attending this special event just for us! High quality PD!

📣Calling all Kansas teachers! Join the Gilder Lehrman Institute in Wichita, June 16 and 17, for a free in-person professional development program.

Professor David Zonderman (NC State) will lead "Presidential Deicisions Through History." Participants will learn about crucial decisions made during the presidencies of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Harry S. Truman, and John F. Kennedy. Participants will also walk away with classroom-ready lesson plans and resources for each presidential era.

All attendees will receive a $85 daily stipend, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and free parking both days. Teachers and administrators of all grade levels are welcome to attend!

🌟Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/l6iG50Z6Hmx

If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Kansas Council for the Social Studies

05/15/2026

A statement to empower our middle school educators!

"For students in grades 5 through 8, social studies is a critical part of their educational journey, where they begin to explore history, geography, civics, economics, and culture in a deeper, more interconnected way."

Read the full position statement here: https://hubs.li/Q04gP8n60

05/14/2026

See you soon!

Between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. ET (4:00 and 6:00 p.m. PT) every Thursday, you’ll answer five trivia questions as quickly as possible. The winner will receive a $250 Amazon digital gift card.

Don't miss your chance to win: https://bit.ly/3PC3DPu
PS: stay tuned for the finale on June 25, 2026 for a chance to win $2,500! 💰✨

05/14/2026

Save the date!

05/14/2026

Great opportunity if you know any future teachers!

05/03/2026

K–12 educators can earn their graduate degree in the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman Master of Arts in American History program. Applications are open year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. Join us for a virtual open house on Monday, May 11 at 8 pm ET!

The program provides
📚 Exceptional access to leading historians from across the country
📚 Full flexibility to start any semester
📚 Complete the degree in up to 5 years
📚 Affordable tuition at just $750 per course
📚100% online delivery, allowing you to participate from anywhere

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/7VQe50YFfSU

05/03/2026

Free trivial pursuit game from the National Constitution Center! Happy teacher appreciation week!

Test your knowledge across six themed categories: The American Revolution, The Branches of Government, Voices of America, History Happened Here, We the People, and Know Your State.

04/21/2026

Kansas proud!!! 🌻💙

04/20/2026

Hey, Kansas Geographic Alliance check this out!

Got a mystery rock or fossil in your garage and have no idea what it is? Bring it in to our Earth Day event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 and we'll try our best to identify it!