The Social Studies Professional | April 2, 2024 | No. 420

NCSS President Wesley Hedgepeth encourages you to take the next step in leadership by applying to serve on a NCSS committee, and gives a comprehensive overview of this year's Summer Programs. 

Call for Proposals

3 days left to submit a proposal! This year's Summer Virtual Conference, running June 24-25, 2024, is designed specifically for elementary teachers and centers on the theme Inquire and Inspire: Cross-Disciplinary Learning in Elementary Classrooms.
Submit a proposal by April 5, 2024.

Free Journal Access

NCSS is proud to be a member of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) coalition. The Journal of Media Literacy Education (JMLE) is NAMLE's online, open-access, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal that supports the development of research, scholarship, and the pedagogy of media literacy education. Access JMLE anytime online here. 

The State of Social Studies Education

NCSS and Thinking Nation recently hosted a webinar with Dr. Bill Daggett reviewing a white paper published in Education Week and commissioned by Thinking Nation. The recording can be viewed online here at any time.
Get the white paper here. 

Advocating With an Authoritative Voice

Here are all compiled resources courtesy of the Title IV-A Coalition for the U.S. Department of Education’s (“ED") proposed FY25 budget. These resources include a press release, the budget summary, key highlights, Congressional justifications, remarks for the press call, and a video recording of the in-person briefing for stakeholders.

April 15 Webinar

Join Christine M'Lot for this final installment in the Canadian Mosaic series on April 15 at 7 PM ET. Explore the critical distinctions between Indigenization and Decolonization, offering a deeper understanding of how to create learning spaces that are both "Indigenized" and "Decolonized."  Learn more.

Honoring Excellence

NCSS is proud to be a part of the Educating All Learners Alliance, a contributing funder in the development of the Amplifying Excellence Initiative by AVID and Getting Smart. This initiative celebrates educators who are making a difference in inclusive career exploration and development. Apply here by April 15, 2024 for a chance to receive $1,000 and have your inspiring stories shared with the world!

Upcoming NCSS Events 

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