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National Assessment Governing Board
NAEP results released
"Eighth-graders earned the highest NAEP U.S. history scores to date. Still, only 17 percent scored at or above the Proficient level. In fact, on the seemingly easy question shown here [below, right], only 32 percent of all eighth-grade students who took the assessment provided a complete response. Among students who scored at the Proficient level, however, 72 percent answered the question correctly."
Kansas 150
The Kansas State Library has launched the KANSAS 150 SLK blog, a two-year journey through Kansas history, culture, society and natural wonders. New entries appear every two weeks, and the most recent are Kansas and the Wizard of Oz and Kansas and Carry A. Nation.
The Kansas Historical Society has its own version of a Kansas 150. You'll find great resources and links.
Save the Conference Date!
Save the date & spread the word! The KCSS, Kansas Geographical Society, Kansas Historical Society, and the Kansas Department of Education are co-sposoring the KCSS Presents: 2012 History, Government, Geography and Social Conference. The conference is planned for September 30 and October 1 at the KSHS complex in Topeka. See you then!
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If you have good news to share about yourself or a social studies colleague, please let us know and we'll be glad to pass it on.
And we're always interested in learning about new professional development opportunities!