Implementation Timeline for the New Social Studies Standards

The K-12 Social Studies standards were developed by teams of teachers and social studies leaders from across the state and were approved by the State Board of Education on February 4, 2021.

Typically, installation is a year-long process. Superintendent Catherine Truitt and the NCDPI Social Studies consultants will work with a review committee to release support documents to the field as soon as possible. A preliminary timeline follows:

INSTALLATION TIMELINE - 2021 Social Studies Standards