The Social Studies Professional | Nov. 19, 2024 | No. 435
NCSS Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki will join attendees in Boston later this week for the 104th NCSS Annual Conference! NCSS encourages attendees to download the WHOVA app for real-time conference updates, on-the-go networking, and more.
Michael Hernandez is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, and international speaker, who helps individuals and organizations discover and share authentic stories that matter. He has been featured in Forbes, Edutopia, PBS, NPR, and SXSW EDU. Michael has worked with startups, non-profits, and corporations to develop their brand and engage their stakeholders. More about Michael.
Debra Sanchez is SVP of Educational Media and Learning Experiences at CPB. She oversees children's and youth content investments, develops educational initiatives and works closely with producers and stations to meet public media’s education mission. Debra designs and leads initiatives that leverage public media’s content, distribution, and community-based work to address critical needs in education today. More about Debra.
NCSS Honors Excellence in Teaching and Research in 2024
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is pleased to announce its 2024 award-winning social studies educators and researchers honored at the upcoming 104th Annual Conference Opening Ceremony in Boston on November 22, 2024, by NCSS President Jennifer Morgan. Follow the weekend's events on NCSS social media, and share moments with the hashtag #NCSS2024.
Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year Kate Van Haren
Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year Thea Tully
Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year Samantha Futrell
Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award Matthew Mason
Jean Dresden Grambs Distinguished Career Research in the Social Studies Cinthia Salinas
Larry Metcalf Exemplary Dissertation
Brittany Jones
Exemplary Research Award
Paul Fitchett and Brett Levy and Jeremy Stoddard
The Spirit of America Award Co-sponsored by NCSS
and Social Studies School Service Danielle Allen
Award for Global Understanding
Given in Honor of
James M. Becker Nichole Griffin
The DEI Religious Literacy Award
A collaboration between NCSS and Kaur Foundation Mitchell Joy
Enter the Contest “What does America mean to you?” Answer this question and you could be going on America’s Field Trip! The nationwide contest for students in grades 3-12 is now open. Sponsored by America250
Save the Date for the 105th NCSS Annual Conference
Start planning for next year's NCSS Annual Conference, which will take place December 5-7, 2025 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Call for Proposals will go out in December 2024.Watch this space for more information.
National History Day's 2025 Teacher of the Year Award
History teachers are invited to complete this short form by Friday, January 3, 2025 to nominate themselves for consideration. Once the nomination period closes, affiliate-level nominees will be chosen to submit additional materials for consideration for the national award. In June 2025, one middle school and one high school teacher will each be presented with the 2025 NHD Teacher of the Year award and will each receive a $5,000 stipend.
Upcoming NCSS Events
Click the icons above for webinar details and registration information. Explore all upcoming NCSS and Affiliated Council events here.
Enter the Contest
The America’s Field Trip contest is now open! Students in grades 3-12 have the chance to earn airfare, lodging and access to an iconic American destination next summer. Enter now!
