social studies education
![A panel of experts discussed ways educators can respond to the violence at the U.S. Capitol during a webinar hosted by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/01/no-zoom.png)
College of Education Faculty, Alumni Offer Advice on How to Discuss Violence at U.S. Capitol with Students
The Conversation: How Should Schools Teach Kids About What Happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6? We Asked 6 Education Experts
![What is social studies? NC State College of Education Associate Professor Meghan Manfra answers the question](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-12.13.15-PM.png)
Ask the Expert: What is Social Studies? A Way to Provide Students with ‘Good Background Knowledge and Skills’ to Participate in Democratic Society, Says Associate Professor Meghan Manfra
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Dinner with Democracy Event to Engage Community in Discussion Across Differences, Provide Professional Development for Educators
![Beth Shaver](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/08/Award-Winning-Alumni-Beth-Shaver.jpg)
Gilder Lehrman North Carolina History Teacher of the Year Beth Shaver ‘24PHD: ‘Every Day I Get to Share My Passion for American History. I Get the Opportunity to be a Full-time Storyteller and Bring History to Life’
![Class of 2020 Social Studies Cohort](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/06/NLGL-Cohort.jpg)
With Support from Peter Martorella Fund, Social Studies Educators Develop New Skills to Produce More Civic-minded Students in the Classroom
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Associate Professor Meghan Manfra Offers Advice, Resources for Finding Credible News During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
![Marlin Jones](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/04/Marlin-Jones-20MED.jpg)
N.C. Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year Marlin Jones ‘20MED: ‘My Love of Learning and My Desire to Help Others Inspired Me to Become a Teacher’
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Assistant Professor Paula McAvoy Suggests ‘Podcasts for a Pandemic’ to Help Educators Explain Concepts, Events Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
![Casey Holmes](https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/03/Casey-Holmes_Web.jpg)