Arkansas Council for the Social Studies

Arkansas Council for the Social Studies This page is dedicated to Arkansas social studies educators. This site is dedicated to Arkansas social studies educators.

Members of ACSS include elementary, middle and secondary, private and public, university professors and instructors, school administrators, and non-educational professionals who recognize the importance of a strong social studies background for our young citizens.

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟Ever had a student ask, “When will we ever use this?” This session with Marsha Masters from Eco...
05/26/2026

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟
Ever had a student ask, “When will we ever use this?” This session with Marsha Masters from Economics Arkansas is your answer.

Economic choices have always shaped the world, and they’re still doing it. No charts full of confusing graphs. No intimidating jargon. Find ways to make economics feel relevant. Plus, leave with a free resource!

➡️ Reserve your place at the ACSS Summer Conference to learn from this session and many others designed for social studies educators and administrators: https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR ROOMJoin us for the ACSS 2026 Summer Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas and stay ...
05/26/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM
Join us for the ACSS 2026 Summer Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas and stay at our official conference hotel:
🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Downtown Little Rock
📅 Conference Dates: June 8–9, 2026
⏰ Final Day to Reserve: May 26, 2026
Rooms are filling up fast, so make sure you secure your spot and stay close to all the action!
👉 Book now: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=LITDT&qCiD=07&qCiMy=052026&qCoD=10&qCoMy=052026&qGrpCd=LYT&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=811%20East%204th%20St,%20Little%20Rock,%20AR,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=
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Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.Memorial Da...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it is a time to reflect on the sacrifices that protect the freedoms we enjoy and teach future generations the value of service, courage, and patriotism.

The Arkansas Council for the Social Studies remembers and honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟Explore how diverse women shaped American independence using New-York Historical’s WAMS resourc...
05/22/2026

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟

Explore how diverse women shaped American independence using New-York Historical’s WAMS resources. Participants will examine primary sources and visual media to uncover women as political thinkers and laborers. Leave with ready-to-use secondary lesson strategies that expand traditional narratives and empower students with overlooked perspectives on the Revolution.

➡️ Reserve your place at the ACSS Summer Conference to learn from this session and many others designed for social studies educators and administrators: https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

🚨 Don’t wait—reserve your room today! 🚨Join us for the ACSS 2026 Summer Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas and stay at ...
05/21/2026

🚨 Don’t wait—reserve your room today! 🚨
Join us for the ACSS 2026 Summer Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas and stay at our official conference hotel:
🏨 Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Downtown Little Rock
📅 Conference Dates: June 8–9, 2026
⏰ Final Day to Reserve: May 26, 2026
Rooms are filling up fast, so make sure you secure your spot and stay close to all the action!
👉 Book now: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=LITDT&qCiD=07&qCiMy=052026&qCoD=10&qCoMy=052026&qGrpCd=LYT&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=811%20East%204th%20St,%20Little%20Rock,%20AR,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟Listening to Many Voices: Primary Sources for Responsible Citizenship invites elementary educat...
05/21/2026

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟

Listening to Many Voices: Primary Sources for Responsible Citizenship invites elementary educators to explore how primary source analysis can foster literacy skills, empathy, and civic responsibility. Participants will engage with contrasting sources to identify multiple perspectives, connect literary point of view to historical voices, and design classroom activities that encourage critical thinking. This hands-on session equips teachers with strategies and tools to help students value multiple perspectives as a foundation for responsible citizenship.

➡️ Reserve your place at the ACSS Summer Conference to learn from this session and many others designed for social studies educators and administrators: https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

05/21/2026

Join us live from Flight 93 for engaging, interactive programs this 25-Year Observance!

URL: https://hubs.li/Q04hhzY00

[Sponsored by the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial]

Don't miss out!Join ACSS and Sphere for a free post-conference day! Deeper Discussions: Interactive Strategies and Conte...
05/21/2026

Don't miss out!
Join ACSS and Sphere for a free post-conference day!
Deeper Discussions: Interactive Strategies and Content
Connections with Civil Discourse
Featuring Exclusive Interdisciplinary Content for America at 250
This interactive workshop provides 5th – 12th grade educators and instructional leaders with resources, strategies, and tools for fostering engaging and impactful civil discourse. The professional development will also feature a special segment on engaging activities for America at 250 with interdisciplinary content connections to US History, Government, World History, Economics, Civics, and more.
All participants will receive a certificate for 6 professional development hours! Lunch provided.
Find out more information at https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

Join ACSS and Sphere for a free post-conference day! Deeper Discussions: Interactive Strategies and ContentConnections w...
05/20/2026

Join ACSS and Sphere for a free post-conference day!
Deeper Discussions: Interactive Strategies and Content
Connections with Civil Discourse
Featuring Exclusive Interdisciplinary Content for America at 250

This interactive workshop provides 5th – 12th grade educators and instructional leaders with resources, strategies, and tools for fostering engaging and impactful civil discourse. The professional development will also feature a special segment on engaging activities for America at 250 with interdisciplinary content connections to US History, Government, World History, Economics, Civics, and more.

All participants will receive a certificate for 6 professional development hours! Lunch provided.

Find out more information at https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

Register for the ACSS Summer Conference today!June 8–9, 2026Clinton Presidential Library | Little Rock, ARHonoring Our P...
05/20/2026

Register for the ACSS Summer Conference today!
June 8–9, 2026
Clinton Presidential Library | Little Rock, AR
Honoring Our Past, Looking to the Future

As we approach America 250, this year’s theme invites us to reflect on our nation’s journey while inspiring the next generation of informed, engaged citizens.
Spend two energizing days with passionate educators, leaders, and innovators in social studies—recharging your practice, building connections, and exploring new ideas in one of Arkansas’s most inspiring venues.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, preservice educator, or a lover of history, civics, geography, and culture—this conference is for YOU!

🔗 Find out more and register at the link below
https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

Let’s make 2026 our biggest and best summer conference yet! 🎉

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🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟Making Economics Matter in Arkansas is a research-informed, interactive workshop that blends ev...
05/19/2026

🌟 Session Spotlight 🌟

Making Economics Matter in Arkansas is a research-informed, interactive workshop that blends evidence-based engagement strategies with Arkansas-centered economic contexts. Participants will explore pedagogical approaches supported by scholarship and receive ready-to-use resources from the Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education to deepen economic understanding across K–12 classrooms.

➡️ Reserve your place at the ACSS Summer Conference to learn from this session and many others designed for social studies educators and administrators: https://arsocialstudies.com/2026-conference

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