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The Social Studies Professional | Dec. 17, 2024 | No. 437

NCSS Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki takes a look forward at upcoming professional learning opportunities, the holidays, and 2025.

Tomorrow's Free Learning Opportunity with iCSL

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On tomorrow's panel with iCivics and NCSS, hear from educators who model civic engagement for students both inside and outside of the classroom by taking the next steps into the different levels of leadership. Register here.

Nominate a Colleague for a MSCSS Award

Each year the Middle States Council for Social Studies sponsors numerous awards to recognize the outstanding work by social studies teachers, student teachers, and school programs. Nominations for these awards may come from classroom teachers, professors, supervisors, principals, and local or state council members in the Middle States region. Nominations are currently open and due by December 22, 2024. Submit a nomination now.

Represent the NCSS Community with StoryCorps

How has teaching social studies inspired you? What or who has inspired you throughout your career? Who is someone you connected with through NCSS that has made a difference in your life or work?

In honor of over 100 years of devotion to social studies education, The National Council for the Social Studies is partnering with StoryCorps to share the experiences and amplify the voices of social studies educators, leaders, and professionals from across the nation. Record your StoryCorps interview today!

Apply now through March 5th, 2025, for the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s summer workshop series, which explores Virginia’s role in the American Revolution. Apply Here.

Sponsored by the Virginia Historical Society.

Join the iCivics Educator Network

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Applications are now open to join the iCivics Educator Network – a committed group of civics, history, government, and social studies educators paving the path for high-quality, equitable learning. Membership to this network is free. Apply here by January 3, 2025.

History Teachers: Apply by January 3, 2025

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National History Day invites History teachers to nominate themselves for consideration for the 2025 NHD Teacher of the Year Award. On January 3, 2025, the nomination period closes, and 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

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Holiday Office Hours

The NCSS Office will be closed December 25 through January 1st. Happy holidays!

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