The Social Studies Professional | April 1, 2025 | No. 444

Happy Earth Month! NCSS President Jennifer Morgan shares exciting upcoming professional learning opportunities and wishes you a happy Spring.

National Council for the Social Studies, National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Science Teaching Association have released a joint statement urging federal coordination of public education. Read the full statement here.

The NCSS Nominations and Elections Committee is seeking candidates for Vice-President and for members of the Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 election cycle. Eligibility requirements and submission details can be found here. Nominations are due April 15, 2025.

Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) New Champions Fund

The EALA New Champions Fund is an annual unrestricted competitive $35,000 sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support leaders of color, or allies of the equity in education movement, who are actively working to support students with disabilities, including students who are marginalized or come from underserved communities and those experiencing poverty. Read the eligibility criteria and apply here by April 30, 2025.

American Civic Education Teacher Awards

The 2025 American Civic Education Teacher Award is sponsored by the Center for Civic Education, the Center on Representative Government, and the National Education Association. For nearly two decades, this award has honored exceptional elementary and secondary civic education teachers with expertise in teaching the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Congress, and state and local public policy. Applications for this award are due May 31, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

$1500 Scholarship For High School Seniors

High school senior members of Rho Kappa are eligible to apply for this $1,500 scholarship, designed to help students with college, university, or trade school education costs. Applications are due April 18, 2025. Eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, and this year's prompt can be found here. The application must be submitted by a Rho Kappa Advisor.

Due Soon: IA Distinguished Global Scholar Award

The NCSS International Assembly (IA) Distinguished Global Scholar Award is presented to a leading scholar in global, transnational, and international education who has dedicated their career to advancing the field. This award recognizes individuals whose work demonstrates:

Extensive scholarship in global education
Active engagement with educational stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators, and policymakers
Significant contributions to promoting global, transnational, and international education in the United States and beyond

Submit your nomination directly to Dr. Clarence Walker at cvwalker@usf.edu by the April 4, 2025 deadline. Learn more here.

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