social studies conneCTion

The focus turns on regular cohost Steve Armstrong as he reflects on his time growing up in the Manchester Public Schools to eventually teaching in the same school system that educated him. He shares …

During her time in high school, Nicole Jones did not find social studies that engaging. However, through her lifelong love of reading and writing, she used her talents of influence to connect with st…

Garrett Griffin, Jr. Rayna Walters, and Kurt Zimmermann reflect on their collaboration with the Greater New Haven African American Historical Society through the CCSS school-museum partnership progra…

Eira Prakash and Angelina Li, high school students both, join us this week to discuss their experiences with representation and inclusivity in education and the realities of "othering" in the classro…

Lauren Francese, Social Studies Department Chair in Westport Public Schools and standards project leader, discusses the importance of historical contextualization to understand the actions and though…

Kasey Dunn, Teaching and Learning Specialist at Cooperative Area Services and CT Social Studies standards project leader, joins us this week to discuss her transition from the classroom to affecting …

Harman Singh, Education Director of the Sikh Coalition, joins our show to explain the origins and mission of the Sikh Coalition. With the rise of bullying cases of students within the Sikh community,…

Stefanie Wager, past president of the National Council for the Social Studies, provides meaningful insight on approaching inquiry in the classroom. Stefanie works to support teachers by developing st…

Federico Fiondella, high school teacher & adjunct professor at Southern CT State University, joins us to provide insight on teaching student teachers and current high school students in today's age. …

Kathy Swan, project director and lead writer of the C3 Framework, joins us to promote the power of inquiry in social studies education. Dr. Swan explains how inquiry aids students by skillfully navig…

Tom Broderick, middle school social studies teacher & housing abundance advocate, joins us on our podcast to discuss education from academic and socioeconomic perspectives. Tom's passion for equity i…

Dennis Culliton, the founder and Executive Director of the Witness Stones Project, provides a fascinating insight into how school districts across Connecticut embark on a journey into our state's dar…

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Stern, historian, writer, and history education consultant, digs into the purpose of standards in education and their significance in assuring moderate teaching and learni…

Rebecca Taber, Director of CT History Day, speaks about her journey within the world of museum studies and how it lead her to become a part of an exhilarating historical experience for students in so…

Adrian Solis, an Abbott Technical High School teacher, explains his experience working in the beginning stages of the African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino Elective Course. Adrian also describ…

In this episode, Dr. John Tully of Central CT State University joins our show to elaborate on our part as educators and advocates of social studies. From building the skill of inquiry to the selectio…

Dr. Benjamin Foster speaks about the importance of teaching culturally-centered history. As one of the initiators of the African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino course, Dr. Foster explains the s…

In this episode, Social Studies ConneCTion brings music to our listeners! Eric Finland dazzles us with the history of instruments and music in the United States--specifically, African-American/Black …

Samantha Cholewa Tondreau, Director of Curriculum & Instruction for The Mohegan Tribe, guides us into a reflective mindset on how the education system in Connecticut teaches Native American history. …

Daisha Brabham, educator, public historian, and curriculum writer, enlightens us about engaging students and teachers in the conversation of race, community-building, and student-centered learning. D…