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Integrating Ncss Notable Trade Books Into Elementary Social Studies Classrooms, Tristin G. Lucas

Student Scholar Showcase

Each year the NCSS Notable Trade Book Committee selects “books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant on a traditional topic, are easily readable and of high literary quality, and have a pleasing format and, when appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text. Each book is read by several reviewers, and books are included on the list by committee assent” (NCSS, 2023). In this session presenters will show participants how to access the current and previous lists of NCSS Notable Trade …

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Organizing Your Teacher Life For Maximize Management And Instruction, Mark Gibson

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Lesson plans, meetings, and bus duty...Oh My! The first few years of teaching can be overwhelming as new educators struggle to find a balance between work, life, and self. This session is aimed at equipping participants with practical and effective strategies to feel confident, empowered, and capable as new classroom teachers. Join veteran educator and Instructional Specialist Mark Gibson in an engaging opportunity to maximize what you can as a new educator.

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