The Social Studies Professional | May 7, 2024 | No. 422
May is here, along with testing season and graduations. NCSS President Wesley Hedgepeth invites you to join NCSS for the upcoming final sessions in our Spring webinar series.
We appreciate you! On behalf of our entire team at National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), we extend our deepest gratitude for the awesome work you do every day! We take immense pride in being your professional learning community, and are honored that you continue to choose NCSS as a key resource for professional development, instructional materials, and much more. Please know that NCSS is here to support you not only throughout this week, but all year long as you bring social studies education to life for all learners. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
2024 IDM Institute: Registration Closes SOON
Discover how inquiry-based teaching can transform your classroom at our annual Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Institute with C3 Teachers, taking place July 22-23 in Washington, D.C. Register here by May 15. Not quite ready to commit?Please email registration@ncss.org indicating your interest in registration by the May 15 deadline.
House of Delegates Call for Resolutions
The National Council for the Social Studies ("NCSS") is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 68th House of Delegates Assembly, to be held at the 2024 NCSS Annual Conference in Boston. We welcome proposed resolutions from any NCSS Member based on the submission guidelines and categories listed here. Submit a resolution by August 30, 2024 here.
Save the Date for the Smithsonian National Education Summit
Hosted by the Office of the Under Secretary of Education, the 2024 summit theme is “Together We Thrive: Connecting at the Intersections." This event takes place in-person, at Smithsonian spaces across Washington, D.C. Many sessions will also be live-streamed virtually. Learn more and register here.
Apply for the EALA New Champions Fund by May 31
NCSS is proud to be a part of the Educating All Learners Alliance, which grants an annual unrestricted competitive 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 also marginalized, come from underserved communities, or experience poverty. EALA also provides two additional $5,000 sub-grants to runners-up. Review the eligibility criteria and submit an application by May 31, 2024.
Upcoming NCSS Events
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