The Social Studies Professional | August 8, 2023 | No. 403

NCSS President Wesley Hedgepeth wishes you a peaceful Back-to-School season, reflects on the 2023 Summer Leadership Institute in Richmond, Virginia, and encourages members to get to know local museum educators, and elected officials at the local and state level.

Have You Signed Up For #NCSS2023?

Meet us in Nashville this December for the 103rd NCSS Annual Conference, Social Studies: Working in Harmony for a Better Tomorrow! Register now to take advantage of special advance rates. Start planning your schedule, browse our growing lineup of keynote speakers, and explore the five sub-themes that make up our conference sessions:

Inclusive Social Studies—Who are We?

Starting at Home: Social Studies is Local—Where Are We?

Collaboration in Social Studies: Building Partnerships 

Social Studies: Transcending “Borders” and Seeking Connections

The Future of Social Studies—What’s Next?

Register now, or share with your teacher network. We'll see you in Tennessee!

NAMLE 2023 State of Media Literacy Survey

In support of the National Association of Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), we are asking you to take 15 minutes to complete their 2023 State of Media Literacy Survey. The goal is to survey as many educators as possible about their media literacy practice, including the materials you use, the topics you teach, and the challenges you face. Your personal information will be kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of NAMLE’s research team. The full letter from NAMLE can be found here. 

Submit A Nomination For the Everyday Champion Award 

As an Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) Partner, NCSS is pleased to share this awards opportunity. The annual Everyday Champion Award is presented by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) in honor of educators and administrators who actively champion learning accessibility. Nominations can be made by any student, parent, teacher, community member, administrator, or themselves. Submit your application here by August 28, 2023. 

Reminder: Call for Resolutions 

National Council for the Social Studies is currently accepting proposed resolutions for the 67th House of Delegates Assembly, to be held at the 2023 NCSS Annual Conference in Nashville. The deadline for submitting resolutions is August 31, 2023.

More information on resolutions and submission guidelines can be found here.  

NCSS Back-To-School Webinars 

Preparing to Teach the 2024 Election: Themes, Topics, and Resources 
Allison Norrie and Stephen Armstrong
Sep 12 + 14, 7 PM - 8 PM EST
Learn More and Register

The Importance of Belonging in Immigrant Education
Jessica Lander
Sep 19, 7 PM - 8 PM EST
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Same Storm, Different Boats: Promoting Historical Empathy with Student Research about the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Katherine Perrotta and Irene Sanders
Sep 28, 7 PM - 8 PM EST
Learn More and Register

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the Social Studies
Rich Cairn
Oct 19, 7 PM - 8 PM EST
Learn More and Register

NCSS Career Center

Something Powerful

Looking for a new job in the social studies?

The NCSS Career Center connects you with opportunities in education, research, administration, and more.

• Coaching 
• Job Search
• Career Learning Center
  
• Reference Checking
• Resume Writing

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