In light of recent events, the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies would like to share our condolences and concern about the unnecessary and tragic loss of Black lives in the United States. These events also force us to take time to reflect upon the treatment of marginalized people and the many lives lost due to race, religion, or sexual orientation and gender identity. We agree with the National Council for Social Studies that “these actions are against the civic values and practices we teach all students through social studies education.” WCSS believes we should be better and seek ways to work more effectively at offering opportunities to model inclusivity, empathy, justice, and equity. WCSS stands by our mission statement to promote “professional growth and development of educators which in turn will help young people develop the ability to make informed and responsible decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society.”
WCSS continues to believe that K-12 social studies education is more important today than ever before and we are committed to be intentional in our advocacy of social studies education in all schools and in all classrooms in Wisconsin. As we move forward, WCSS will review and revise our mission statement to ensure our dedication in promoting, supporting, and modeling anti-racist and culturally responsive education. We will work with experts in the field to help guide us as an organization so that we can support educators throughout Wisconsin and, in turn, help our young people to become responsible citizens in a culturally diverse and democratic society.
*Link to WCSS Mission Statement
WCSS continues to believe that K-12 social studies education is more important today than ever before and we are committed to be intentional in our advocacy of social studies education in all schools and in all classrooms in Wisconsin. As we move forward, WCSS will review and revise our mission statement to ensure our dedication in promoting, supporting, and modeling anti-racist and culturally responsive education. We will work with experts in the field to help guide us as an organization so that we can support educators throughout Wisconsin and, in turn, help our young people to become responsible citizens in a culturally diverse and democratic society.
*Link to WCSS Mission Statement
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ABOUT WCSS
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The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) is a professional organization of social studies teachers. Its goals are to improve social studies teaching, develop the professional interests of social studies instructors, and cooperate with other organizations working for a better social understanding in the state, nation, and world. WCSS provides professional development opportunities, publications, and service to Wisconsin teachers. As an affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies, WCSS is the professional organization for social educators in Wisconsin.
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