Every third Thursday of the month, the Virginia Council for Social Studies hosts a virtual meeting called "Scholars' Hour" in which teachers from around the state can gather to discuss social studies content, strategies, and technology.

This month, our topic is the evolution of women in the American democratic process.

From the fight for suffrage prior to 1920 to the election of the first female Vice President of the United States in 2020, women have been an integral part of the American democratic tradition since the nation's founding. But the Time's Up and Black Lives Matter movements have shown us that there is still room for improvement in how our democratic system treats women, especially women of color. Join our panel of women experts, both scholars and elected officials, as we discuss women's history in American democracy and ways to get our female students excited to engage in civic action.

Panelists for December

National Constitution Center

Dr. Barbara Winslow (Brooklyn College)

Ghazala Hashmi (Virginia State Senate)

Kelly Convirs-Fowler (Virginia General Assembly)

P.S. Want to use this event for recertification hours? Fill out the Google Form, provided during the event, and we will send you a certificate of verification!

Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees both the day before and day of the event!