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SBOE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL STUDIES

The State Board of Education for the State of Texas Ad Hoc Committee on Social Studies has released their report on their findings and suggested Framework for the Social Studies revisions. You can find their meetings and report on their webpage or for easier navigation along with other great updates, you can find it on our Social Studies webpage under the leadership tab.

Here are some key points to share with you:

TEA staff begins reviewing the slide deck for the recommendations of the proposed Framework at 40:47 in the recording.
The Framework discussion will continue this fall, likely at the September SBOE meeting.
Although there is not a formal process for public comment yet, SBOE members are seeking input. Consider emailing your SBOE board member if you would like to provide specific input.

Ethnic Studies Discussion

Public testimony begins at 2:37:57 in the recording.
Outcome: In a 9 to 5 vote the Native American Studies course was recommended for renewed approval.

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TEA SOCIAL STUDIES STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

August Topic: Celebrate Freedom Week

Target Audience:

Social Studies Stakeholders- Teachers, District Administrators, Campus Administrators, Education Service Center Specialists, Parents, Professional Organizations

Session Description: In this stakeholder engagement session, the TEA social studies and reading language arts curriculum team will focus on Celebrate Freedom Week (TEC § 29.907), which occurs each year during the week that includes September 17. During this week each year, Texas schools emphasize the values and ideals on which the United States was founded as well as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. This TEA stakeholder engagement session will highlight Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and required instruction related to Celebrate Freedom Week, and instructional resources found on the TEA Celebrate Freedom Week web page. The session will also highlight the upcoming semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Dates & Times:

Monday, August 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (CT) August 25 registration link
Tuesday, August 26, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CT) August 26 registration link

All sessions will contain the same content. Multiple sessions will be provided to allow stakeholders multiple opportunities to attend.

CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM UPDATES

CIVICS TRAINING CONSULTANT NEEDED

To support the upcoming Civics Training Program Region 10 is currently hiring for a Civics Training Consultant. If you are interested, please see the information linked HERE regarding the new Civics Training posting.

bit.ly/R10Civics

Fall Social Studies PD Opportunities

COMING THIS YEAR

EXPLORING HISTORICAL THINKING COHORT 2.0

Fall Cohort Dates:

10/14/25
11/7/25
11/19/25

Spring Cohort Dates:

2/3/26
2/17/26
3/26/26

Registration Dates Open Soon

Join us this year for a three-part professional development cohort designed to empower grades 4-12 social studies educators to revolutionize their practice by placing historical thinking skills and student inquiry at the center of learning. Teachers will explore how to effectively integrate primary sources from the Library of Congress with research-based instructional strategies that develop disciplinary literacy and writing skills. Drawing from expert resources, participants will learn to guide students from initial curiosity through evidence analysis to informed historical judgment. By the series' conclusion, educators will have practical tools and strategies to create engaging, inquiry-driven classrooms where students think, read, and write like historians. This cohort transforms social studies from passive content consumption to active historical investigation and critical thinking.

Check out our other Fall 2025 Social Studies Options:

Teaching With DBQs Series
9/11/25 - Session #1 - Launching Historical Inquiry Through Primary Sources
11/14/25 - Session #2 - Moving From Source Analysis To Evidence-Based Writing
12/8/25 - Session #3 - Scaffolding For Success Across All Learners

Teaching American History
10/8/25 - Missouri, Dred Scott, and the Coming of the Civil War (@Region 11)

Bill of Rights Institute Workshop Series for K-8
10/16/25 - Celebrate Freedom Week
11/5/25 - Unlocking Literacy: Engaging Reading & Writing Skills with Primary Sources

TXCSS & NCSS CONFERENCES

Registration is now open for the TXCSS (Texas Council for the Social Studies) state conference being held this year in Frisco, TX from October 30-November 2, 2025. Click the image below for more information and registration links.

Registration is also open for the NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies) national conference being held this year in Washington D.C. from December 5-7, 2025. Click the image below for more information and registration links.

Meet the Team

Kelly Bellar

Curriculum Support Services

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Angela Reina-Greca

Curriculum Support Services

Program Coordinator

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