Biography

Scott Abbott is a Policy Scientist for Civics Education and Assistant Director of the Delaware Center for Civics Education at the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration. Scott works closely with Dr. Fran O'Malley to support civics and social studies education throughout the state of Delaware and beyond through curriculum development, school support, professional learning, policy, and partnerships.

Previously, Scott worked for 10 years as Director of K-12 Social Studies in the Office of Teaching and Learning for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), managing the development of K-12 social studies curriculum, professional development, assessments, and partnerships for social studies. He began his career as a high school social studies/civics teacher at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC, and he has also taught as an adjunct professor at Wingate University (NC) and American University (DC).

Degrees

Executive Masters in Leadership, Georgetown University (2015)
M.Ed., Social Studies Education, Wake Forest University (2004)
BA, History with minors in classical studies and international studies, Wake Forest University (2003)

Recent Publications

Addressing Disrupted Instruction in Social Studies, Council of Chief State School Officers, 2021
Social Studies Standards Guiding Principles, DC State Board of Education, 2020
Marginalization of Social Studies Infographic, Council of Chief State School Officers, 2018