Hispanic Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements, traditions, and rich cultures of the Hispanic community. The starting date, September 15, marks the anniversary of the independence of multiple Latin American countries.
The 1787 Prize is an annual essay contest open to all high school students in grades 11-12.An essay may be submitted with up to three (3) student co-authors. There is a maximum of one (1) submission per high school. Essays must incorporate a mix of primary and secondary sources, include a footnote and bibliography, and be between 1,000-2,500 words.
NCSS is proud to be an Event Partner for this conference for classroom teachers, scholars, journalists, and researchers, hosted September 28 - October 1 at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. Presenters will share strategies for teaching difficult history, the problems educators encounter, and the importance of their work. Registration for remote viewing now available.
Preparing Future Voters Learning Series
DUE SOON! As a proud member of the Teaching for Democracy Alliance, NCSS is pleased to share this opportunity for K-12 school leaders in the US South.Apply here for the chance to attend this 3-part learning series on promoting informed voting education in your communities and receive a $300 stipend. The application deadline is September 22nd, 2023.
NAMLE State of Media Literacy Survey
The National Media Literacy Alliance (NAMLE) is currently running their State of Media Literacy survey to learn how people are teaching media literacy. As a proud NAMLE member, NCSS asks you to take this 15 minute survey to build a better, more media literate future for students!
Free 2023 Equity Summit
NCHE and NCSS are uniting for a fourth virtual Equity Summit on October 7th in support of our history and social studies educators and students, with a focus on book-banning and censorship. Educators from all levels are welcome to attend. Theevent is free, but registration is required.Sign Up Now!
Our membership messaging platform, CONNECTED, is currently paused for upgrades. We invite you to preview the new platform in early October to see how it can help you to cultivate community with others here at your professional home, to advocate for social studies with an authoritative voice, and to innovate for tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this interruption, please email Tim Daly, Director of Operations, at tdaly@ncss.org.
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e-newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies and is published twice a month.
