Don't miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who inspire and lead in the world of social studies. Backed by the Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies, NCSS Awards season is in full swing and ready to celebrate your professional endeavors. Nominate yourself or someone extraordinary here by July 8, 2024.
Introducing the Dr. Pauli Murray Book Award NCSS is pleased to announce the Dr. Pauli Murray Book Award in 2024! This award will recognize and honor three distinguished nonfiction, social science trade books appropriate for school-aged readers which depict individuals and issues that provide insight into experiences and historical events related to diverse gender expressions, gender identities. Each year three books will be recognized with this award. Ideally, but not exclusively, there will be one book for elementary students (K-6), one for intermediate/middle level students (4-8), and one for secondary students (9-12). Learn more about our new award.
This June 24-25, join elementary educators from across the nation to explore cross-disciplinary learning in the classroom - all from the comfort of your own space. Nonmember registration includes 1-year of NCSS membership. Register now!
Explore the full schedule online now, with over 20 expert-led sessions adhering to the following tracks:
Literacies in the Elementary Social Studies Classroom
Strategies Using Resources and Materials in the Elementary Classroom
Teaching Diverse Narratives in the Elementary Classroom
Learn from Leaders at the Smithsonian National Education Summit
The 2024 Smithsonian National Education Summit will take place July 16-18 with a blend of both virtual sessions and in-person programming in Washington, D.C. Don't miss the chance to hear from some of the top voices in the education ecosystem across education technology, English and the language arts, and social studies. Join in person on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00pm EST to learn from NCSS Executive Director Lawrence M. Paska, Ph.D., CAE and President-Elect Jennifer Morgan at their session: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story. Free registration here.
Supporting Readiness Through Vital Civic Engagement
Are you a social studies teacher interested in boosting student engagement and civic engagement? Explore SRVCE, a civics curriculum and teacher toolkit that blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers. All SRVCE materials are free!
NCSS Summer Programs
Click the images below to access respective dates and registration details. Explore all upcoming NCSS and Affiliated Council events here.
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.
