Understanding history helps us reconcile our past and shape our future. It strengthens our democracy and grows our empathy toward one another.

America’s students deserve nothing less.

The Social Studies Accelerator works at the heart of the movement to ensure students have access to interdisciplinary social studies education that represents who we all are and how we collectively shape our communities and our society.

 

Our goal is to increase connectivity across the PK-12 social studies ecosystem by bringing together and supporting curriculum developers, professional-development providers, educators, and school-system leaders alongside key partners in the education field to ensure that all our nation’s young people receive a social studies education that is:

High-Quality · Culturally Responsive · Inquiry-Based · Diverse · Inclusive · Relevant · Sustaining

The System Leader Learning Lab (SL3) is a fully funded professional learning and community-building experience for K-12 curriculum leads who shape district or system-level decisions for social studies, history, civics, and related subjects.

This year’s cohort is made up of dedicated leaders from across the country who are strengthening academic programs and advancing culturally responsive social studies education in their communities. SL3 blends leadership development with content-focused professional learning to support the design and implementation of high-quality, equity-driven curriculum across systems supporting 5,000 students or more.

Interested in future cohorts?

We’re exploring the possibility of offering a second SL3 cohort in the future. To be the first to hear about updates, follow SSA on LinkedIn.

System Leader Learning Lab (SL3)

Our 2024-25 SL3 cohort has been selected! Thank you to everyone who applied or supported this vision!

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Reflections From Hewlett Foundation Convening
Reflections From Hewlett Foundation Convening

Earlier this month, Andrea Foggy-Paxton, led a workshop on civic education integration at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Education Grantee Convening alongside Louise Dube, CEO of iCivics. The session emphasized the urgent need to support civic learning, particularly in light of political challenges that hinder progress for students of color

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ASU+GSV Air Show
ASU+GSV Air Show

At last month's ASU+GSV Air Show, Social Studies Accelerator Founder, Andrea Foggy-Paxton, sparked a crucial conversation on equity in the age of generative AI. On her panel, Andrea emphasized the urgent need for educational AI tools that are unbiased and reflective of the diverse communities in our schools, highlighting how these technologies must empower rather than exclude.

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Exploring Diverse and Culturally Responsive Social Studies Resources at NCSS
Exploring Diverse and Culturally Responsive Social Studies Resources at NCSS

At this year's National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference, we had the pleasure of hosting an insightful session titled "Social Studies Uncut: Undiscovered Next Generation Teaching and Learning Resources." The session accomplished its goal of elevating and amplifying content creators who are dispelling current narratives by exhibiting curriculum that celebrates the fullness and diversity of social studies.

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