It's time for the summer learning you love! Whether you prefer virtual or in-person, we have a professional development opportunity just for you! This year we visit multiple cities for our first in-person institutes since the pandemic. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming event!
JEDI in the Social Studies
Virtual Conference! June 22-23, 2023
National Council for the Social Studies, in partnership with the Kaur Foundation, proudly presents its annual Virtual Summer Conference. Register!
The NCSS Inquiry and Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Summer Institute brings together social studies methods professors and students from across the NCSS membership to pilot chapters from the online methods text currently under development. Register for Orlando, Kansas City, and Portland!
Uncovering Hidden Histories, Advocating for Local Issues - In-Person Leadership Institute! July 10-11, 2023
NCSS’ popular Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) is back in-person this July in Richmond, VA! This year’s SLI will focus on uncovering hidden histories and advocacy at the local and state levels. Register!
Inquiry Design Model (IDM)
Virtual Institute! July 17-18, 2023
Sponsored by C3 Teachers and National Council for the Social Studies, the IDM Summer Institute is back! This is our 9th year helping teachers learn about inquiry-based teaching and learning in general and the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) and designing inquiries in particular. Register!
Essential Reads
Using Inquiry to Prepare Students for College, Career, and Civic Life (Elementary Grades)
This is the first in our planned series of online texts to support methods instruction, generously supported by a Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant from the Library of Congress. Read it!
Becoming Integrated Thinkers: Case Studies in Elementary Social Studies
Check out the new online version of our 2015 book. NCSS members get your free copy. Download it now!
The Missing Infrastructure for Elementary (K-5) Social Studies Instruction
The Rand Corporation research report highlights the known challenges to curriculum and professional development, instructional time, resources and supervision, and general support for social studies learning in elementary schools. It was released during Civic Learning Week in March 2023 – a special week-long nationwide celebration of civic education hosted by iCivics and co-sponsored by NCSS. Download now!
Upcoming Webinars
American Antisemitism in the Twentieth Century
April 11, 2023 | 7:00 PM ET
Trace the history of antisemitism in America throughout the 20th century. Participants will learn the central tropes or themes that have historically shaped the hatred of Jews. This program is a partnership with the National Humanities Center through the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources program. Register!
Tell Me More: Using Diverse Books & Inquiry to Teach History
April 13, 2023 | 4:30 PM ET
Picture books are a great way for students to investigate diverse perspectives in history and build literacy skills. Join us for practical ideas about using inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse books in your classroom. This program is in partnership with InquirED. Register!
Continuing the Conversation: Fostering Global Citizens
April 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM ET
Share what you learned at #NCSS2022 in Philadelphia, what you have been able to implement in your practice, and how you would like to continue the conversation in the future. Register!
The Research & Practice of Student Voice in Classroom & Schools
April 20, 2023 | 7:00 PM ET
Learn about educator responsiveness to student voice. This session is relevant for school leaders, teachers, and educators. Participants will learn what it is, research on its student impact, as well as approaches and considerations in responsiveness. Register!
Agriculture & Economics: Agri in the Econ Classroom
April 25, 2023 | 7:00 PM ET
Learn about online resources, educational websites, teacher programs, student-led virtual partner exchanges, international collaboration opportunities, and community involvement activities that all bring together agriculture and economics. Register!
Call for Proposals
JEDI in the Social Studies: Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now open! National Council for the Social Studies and the Kaur Foundation invites you to submit proposals to present at the JEDI in Social Studies Virtual Summer Conference. Present virtually on themes of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) at our inaugural summer conference event, JEDI in Social Studies, Thursday-Friday, June 22-23, 2023.
The proposal submission deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023. Submit!
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