The Oregon Council of the Social Studies would like to announce The Oregon Journal of the Social Studies The Oregon Journal of the Social Studies is a peer-reviewed, electronic journal that provides an outlet for P-16 social studies research, best practices, lesson plans, and reviews. The OCSS is issuing a call to submit manuscripts for the inaugural issue, which is scheduled for January 2013 publication. The inaugural theme will be Best Practices for 21st Century Learning Manuscripts should be submitted no later than September 1, 2012 to Ken Carano at CARANOK@WOU.EDU A call for manuscripts with more information can be found HERE

OCSS Policy Statement on Oregon Studies SB 1554
Based on the overwhelmingly strong feedback from members during the last legislative session, the OCSS Board has issued a statement in opposition to SB 1554 (mandating “Oregon Studies” for a full year in middle school without any funding, curriculum, materials or professional development support).

SB 1554 is in committee and the Oregon legislature has adjourned. The issue may return in the next legislative session.

PLEASE E-MAIL  your state Representative and Senator immediately.  Links to A sample letter is included below, but heartfelt and original letters are best whenever possible.  A link for finding your legislators’ contact information is also included below.