The Social Studies Professional | Dec. 19, 2023 | No. 413
NCSS Executive Director Dr. Lawrence Paska announces the Call for Proposals for the 104th NCSS Annual Conference, and wishes you and your loved ones a happy, safe, and memorable holiday.
The Call for Proposals is Open!
The Call for Proposals is now open for the 104th NCSS Annual Conference, which will be held in Boston, Massachusetts from Friday-Sunday, November 22-24, 2024 with the theme: Many Voices, Many Stories, One World. Submit a proposal or become a proposal reviewer today.
New Episode: Visions of Education
In episode 194, Dan and Michael chat with 2023 NCSS Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award winner Brittany Jones about her study published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Feeling fear as power and oppression: An examination of Black and white fear in Virginia’s US history standards and curriculum framework.”
Social studies, history, and English/language arts teachers for grades 4–12 are encouraged to apply. Educators of other subjects or grades may be considered if space is available. Information can be found here.
NCSS Webinar: The Boys in the Boat
Last week, NCSS members attended an exclusive webinar with Daniel James Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat, the inspiring story of the American Olympic crew team triumph in Nazi Germany.
CivXNow Introduces the Teacher Advocacy Project (TAP)
NCSS is a proud partner in the CivXNow Coalition, which recently announced the Teacher Advocacy Project (TAP). Join professionals in advocating for civic learning across K-12 education by signing up today!
Upcoming NCSS Events
Dates and details for the Summer Leadership Institute here. Explore all upcoming NCSS and Affiliated Council events here.
The NCSS Office will be closed December 25 through January 1st. Happy holidays!
Messaging Platform Reminder
Our membership messaging platform, CONNECTED, is currently paused for upgrades. We invite you to preview the new platform, coming soon! See how it can help you to cultivate community with others here at your professional home, to advocate for social studies with an authoritative voice, and to innovate for tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this interruption, please email Tim Daly, Director of Operations, at tdaly@ncss.org.
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