The Social Studies Professional | April 16, 2024 | No. 421
Spring is in full swing! NCSS Executive Director Lawrence M. Paska encourages you to explore the many ways to get involved in the NCSS community before the start of summer.
Get Involved!
Help shape the future of social studies education by volunteering for one of the following opportunities:
NCSS Operations Committees
NCSS Awards and Grants Selection Committees
National Rho Kappa Advisory Council
Details and applications can be found here. Apply by April 26, 2024.
Free edWebinar: Learner-Centered Classrooms
This April 24 edWebinar, brought to you by the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. Explore the free Learner-Centered Collaborative framework and discover strategies that center learners and prepare them for a rapidly evolving world. Register here.
American Civic Education Teacher Awards
Conducted by the Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government at Indiana University, and the National Education Association, the American Civic Education Teacher Awards honor teachers who have expertise in teaching about the Constitution, Congress & public policy. Apply here by May 1, 2024.
Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program
The Smithsonian Institution invites professional and informal educators from any discipline who work with students age 13-18 to apply to serve as Virtual Exchange Facilitators. Facilitators will receive a stipend of $1,500 as well as CEU credits issued by the Smithsonian, and attend a 5-day training in Washington, D.C. All travel expenses will be covered. Submit a letter of interest and CV to OUSE-Rural-Initiatives@si.edu by April 29, 2024. More information can be found here.
Attention Educators! What does America mean to you? Encourage your students to share their thoughts for a chance to earn an unforgettable experience. Enter the America’s Field Trip contest now. Sponsored by America250
Join Teachers Advancing Civic Learning (TACL)
NCSS is a proud member of the CivXNow Coalition, the creators of Teachers Advancing Civic Learning (TACL). Join peers and leading organizations in the effort to advocate for and recenter the civic mission of schooling! Join here for access to free tools and trainings to help you feel comfortable in advancing civic learning through policy at the local, state, and national levels.
Upcoming NCSS Events
Click the images below to access respective dates and registration details. Explore all upcoming NCSS and Affiliated Council events here.
Attention Educators! What does America mean to you? Encourage your students to share their thoughts for a chance to earn an unforgettable experience. Enter the America’s Field Trip contest now. Sponsored by America250
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The Social Studies Professional — known as TSSP — is the official
e-newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies and is published twice a month.
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