Tennessee Council for the Social Studies

06/21/2026

History is everywhere—even in the airport and along the streets of New Orleans!

Our first photo features the iconic Louis Armstrong statue at New Orleans International Airport, honoring one of the most influential jazz musicians in American history. Armstrong helped shape the sound of jazz and left a lasting impact on music around the world.

Our second photo highlights the historic Le Branch House, a reminder of New Orleans’ rich and complex past. Historic homes like this provide valuable opportunities to explore the people, cultures, and events that have shaped Louisiana and the United States.

As social studies educators, every landmark, monument, and historic site offers a chance to connect students with the stories of our nation’s past.

What historic sites have inspired your teaching recently? Share them in the comments! Special thanks to board member Nicholas Knowles!

06/17/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Jeff Green

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06/17/2026

Committee of 5!

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06/16/2026

06/16/2026

FROM THE TCSS VAULT: https://youtu.be/_RYIjUM3oEs?is=8ZRHugSfZR81IOX3

This session was recorded on Feb. 7, 2023 as part of the 2023 TCSS ...

06/15/2026

Join the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies! https://www.tnsocialstudies.org/membership

For just $20 per year, you can become a member of the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies and connect with a statewide network of educators dedicated to strengthening social studies education across Tennessee.

Membership benefits include:
✅ Professional learning opportunities
✅ Networking with social studies educators from across the state
✅ Access to valuable classroom resources
✅ Conference updates
✅ Opportunities to advocate for social studies education

Whether you’re a veteran teacher, new educator, administrator, or pre-service teacher, TCSS is your professional home for social studies in Tennessee.

Invest in your profession for less than the cost of a classroom pizza party!

Join today and help us promote high-quality social studies education for all Tennessee students.

06/14/2026

Have some Fun with Flags today!!!

On June 14, 1777, two years into America's fight for independence, the Continental Congress approved the design of a flag to represent the new nation: "Resolved: that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation."

In 1916, as the nation grappled with whether to enter a different war, President Woodrow Wilson established the anniversary as "Flag Day".

🖼: Poster from the 140th anniversary of flag day (Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection/Library of Congress)