The week you've been waiting for is here! Starting Tuesday, we're hosting our 100th Anniversary Conference: Democracy Ready. We are pleased to present 100+ hours of social studies programming to increase your professional learning, including a recorded session with Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 3:30 PM ET. She will be introduced by NCSS Immediate Past President Stefanie Wager and interviewed by Natacha Scott, iCivics’ Director of Educator Engagement.
Four Hundred Souls:
A Community History of African America, 1619-2019
Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 3:15 PM ET
Award-winning historians Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, editors of the New York Times bestseller Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, will discuss how they tapped a community of Black leaders, scholars, and activists to reveal the historical roots of some of today's most entrenched racist systems. It is only by understanding these roots that America can learn how to build a better future. Moderated by LaGarrett King. Register for #NCSS100.
Education Policy Panel
Saturday, February 5, 2022 | 11:00 AM ET
Former U.S. Secretaries of Education discuss the impact of federal education policy on ensuring equity of access to civic learning and engagement. Rod Paige, Arne Duncan, and John Kingwill draw on their experiences and accomplishments both before, during, and after their tenure at the U.S. Department of Education. Moderated by Jeffrey Rosen. Register for #NCSS100.
Centennial Celebration Strand
As National Council for the Social Studies concludes its centennial year, we celebrate 100 years of leadership, service, and support to educators. NCSS is offering special centennial celebration programming each day of the conference. Join us as we look back at NCSS history, celebrate contemporary social studies excellence and the outstanding achievements of our members in teaching, leadership, scholarship and service, and look to the future of the field. Register for #NCSS100.
Educating for American Democracy reflects a bold vision to re-imagine and re-prioritize civics and history education, emphasizing an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based K-12 Roadmap and Pedagogy Companion. NCSS and its membership have played a central role in the effort and can lead the way in using the Roadmap to revitalize a civic mission of K-12 education. Sessions in this thread will familiarize you with the Roadmap and discuss how implementation can benefit ALL learners. Register for #NCSS100.
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Add highlighted programs to your agenda. We recommend the special Educating for American Democracy Roadmap strand sessions, which you can learn about in the Educating for American Democracy section below.
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