Institute for Curriculum Services

As questions about the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran make their way into classrooms, our new 2026 Iran War Resource is here to help educators navigate difficult conversations, answer student questions, and bring current events into social studies and history instruction with confidence.

➡️ Explore the resource on our website: https://buff.ly/mpRaN6O

We’re hiring a Director of Marketing!

Join the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and help lead strategic marketing, storytelling, brand growth, and audience engagement for a mission-driven educational organization making a meaningful impact in K–12 education.

Location: Remote, within the contiguous United States

Apply here: https://buff.ly/X5TlmY3

✡️ ✨ Celebrate JAHM! How does celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month contribute to a deeper understanding of American history and a more inclusive society?

We’ve had a taste... now it’s time for the full celebration! 🥳 Lesson 7 is all about YOU. How are you celebrating JAHM this month? Let us know in the comments!

➡️ Mini-Lesson 7: https://buff.ly/N2Zf1y3

Teaching the Arab-Israeli conflict in today’s digital world is complex. Join the Institute for Curriculum Services and the Or Initiative for a PD focused on navigating social media’s impact while teaching this history through a rigorous, inquiry-based approach.

➡️ Register here: https://buff.ly/rfirHom

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from ICS!✏️

Teachers make meaningful learning possible every day. At ICS, we work to support accurate, high-quality education about Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for all you do!

✡️ May marks the start of Jewish American Heritage Month!✨ At ICS, we’re proud to share resources that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans. Explore, learn, and celebrate with us throughout the month.

➡️ Check out our resources here: https://buff.ly/jGagMw0

Jewish Americans Mini-Lesson 6: A Spotlight on the Orthodox Jewish American Community.

✨ Let’s move past the stereotypes and celebrate the richness of this observant and resilient community. Check out our interactive digital activity "Orthodox Jewish Americans in New York" to learn more! https://buff.ly/MMuWWPG

➡️ View Mini-Lesson 6 here: https://buff.ly/XDA3qYd

💰Spring PD That Pays You Back: Jewish Americans
🥳 Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) by deepening your classroom’s understanding of identity, history, and diversity.

➡️Jewish Americans Live Virtual Workshops: A high-energy, 1-hour session. Complete the eval and get a $50 Amazon gift card.

✨ Who is eligible? Current educators and leaders using a school/org email address. (Limit 1 gift card per person)

🔗 More info on our Live Virtual Workshops: https://buff.ly/JBUZZ1t

Jewish Americans Mini-Lesson 5: Making a Mark: Highlighting Jewish American Contributions ✍️

Today we’re celebrating the innovators, dreamers, and doers who changed the world. Who is a Jewish American figure that inspires you?

➡️ Mini-Lesson 5 here: https://buff.ly/TTcKEb4

How do the Constitution’s big ideas show up in real people’s lives? ✨

Join us for a dynamic workshop with the National Constitution Center + ICS! Explore the First Amendment through storytelling, dive into a landmark Supreme Court case, and discover the rich diversity of Jewish American identity. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies to connect constitutional principles to lived experiences in your classroom.

Register here 👉 https://buff.ly/j2HhrLK