How did it come to this? Multiple Lenses on the Democratic Education Crisis
Wednesday, December 3 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Room 202B
Presentation Type: CUFA
Deselect Session
Amid increasing concerns about the future of democracy and democratic education, this session explores the historical and philosophical roots of the educational crisis and considers how these might inform a way forward.
C-354
Dilemmas of Social Studies Teacher Education for Democracy in 2025 and Beyond
Wednesday, December 3 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Room 202B
Presentation Type: CUFA
Deselect Session
This symposium examines dilemmas social studies teacher educators face preparing pre-service teachers for justice-oriented practice in this current political moment and beyond. Presenters explore tensions of purpose, pedagogy, and context, spanning universities and schools, inviting our community of practice to engage these challenges to advance anti-oppressive education and participatory democracy.
C-439
Big City Social Studies Group: A Collaborative to Strengthen Social Studies Education
Saturday, December 6 2:50 PM – 3:45 PM EST
143A
Grade Level: Supervisory/Administrative Discipline: Teaching and Learning Presentation Type: Session
Deselect Session
Learn how large urban district instructional leaders and university faculty in major cities have worked together through a grassroots collaborative organization over the past five years.
527
Happy NCSS to all who celebrate! If you're attending the National Council for the Social Studies Conference this week in D.C., consider checking out our #CUFA25 and #NCSS25 sessions on democratic education, teacher education, and the Big City Social Studies Group. events.rdmobile.com/Speakers/Det...