"Creating Effective Citizens...One Student At A Time."
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The
Oklahoma Council for Social Studies is dedicated to serving as the voice for
the social studies classroom teacher to communicate and champion the vital
role that social studies deserves to play in Oklahoma's schools. |
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Therefore, we encourage members to be informed regarding pending legislative actions impacting social studies curriculum and instruction, as well as support members actively engaged in civic participation affecting our state's social studies program.
Oklahoma State Legislative Information
Information regarding pending legislation can be found at:
Oklahoma State Bill Tracker-
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National Council for Social Studies Advocacy Tool Kit
| There’s no group better suited to be
advocates for the social studies profession nor better equipped to communicate
the importance of social studies education than the National Council for
Social Studies, of which OCSS is an affiliate. |
| NCSS’s greatest resources in creating
greater awareness of the importance of social studies education are our
members and our councils. YOU have the best understanding of social studies;
YOU are in every corner of the United States, and YOU can reach out to people
throughout the country. |
| In the Advocacy Tool Kit, NCSS has
outlined objectives for advocacy campaigns and offers numerous sample
materials teachers can use to promote social studies education. An awareness
campaign, such as this one, works best with a grassroots approach. Using this
kit, you can influence key audiences locally. |
| There are two very basic and important
ways you can help communicate for social studies: 1. Become involved in this campaign; and 2. Practice solid public relations each day of your professional career. |
| The Advocacy Tool Kit can be
located at:
http://www.socialstudies.org/toolkit
NATIONAL LEGISLATION & NEWS OCSS members can stay
up-to-date on pending national legislation, regulations,
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