Resource Library

Welcome to the Social Studies Accelerator's Resource Library – a curated set of materials for educators, solutions providers, curriculum developers, and district or system-level decision-makers. Explore the sections below to discover valuable insights, tools, and strategies to enhance your knowledge and work in social studies education. 

 

Have a resource you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you at info@socialstudiesaccelerator.org.  

SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE

Field-level research, knowledge, and communications toolkits to advance the field of culturally responsive social studies.

DIVERSE CONTENT CREATORS

Organizations, leaders of color, and content creators who are working towards building inclusive and representative resources for students nationwide.   

ACCELERATING ACCESS & ADOPTION

Guides and implementation strategies to accelerate access to and adoption of culturally responsive social studies at the school system level.

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

Curriculum, teaching resources, and professional development opportunities for practitioners of culturally responsive K-12 social studies.

 RECENT NEWS IN SOCIAL STUDIES 

NCSS Response to the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies Course Release 

By National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS, 2023)  

 The Quest for Accurate, Accessible, and Relevant Materials for Teaching American History  

By Lisa Guernsey, Senior Fellow & Strategic Advisor, New America (New America, 2023) 

Part 1: The Woodson Collaborative as a Resource for Educators  
Part 2: The Context Behind the Woodson Collaborative