The Social Studies Professional | Jan. 21, 2025 | No. 439
NCSS Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki reflects on the words and legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter, and looks ahead towards Spring opportunities to expand our knowledge.
NCSS is currently accepting comments on a new position statement regarding revitalizing civic education. Submit yours here by February 16, 2025.
January 23: Free Resources on Teaching Climate Education
As an ee360+ partner, NCSS is proud to share that registration is now open for this eeWEBINAR on climate change education tools! Join three experts as they discuss new (and free!) resources to advance climate change education. If you’re ready to put lesson plans into action or if you seek a better understanding of how to create a more interdisciplinary approach, we encourage you to join this discussion. Register now.
Save the Date: Civic Learning Week is March 10-14, 2025
NCSS is a proud partner and supporter of Civic Learning Week, which brings together students, educators, policymakers, and leaders in the public and private sectors to highlight and further energize the movement for civic education in states and communities across the nation.
Library of Congress Summer Institutes
Now through January 31, 2025, the Library is accepting applications for its three-day summer institutes for educators. Two general focus sessions will be offered, which are open to K-12 educators across all content areas:
July 9-11, 2025
July 16-18, 2025
Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching. Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.While practicing these teaching strategies, attendees will explore some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available in the Library’s collections. They will also conduct research to identify primary sources and develop an activity related to their classroom content. Apply now.
Apply for a Little Free Library® 200k Library Grant Application
Individuals representing Title I elementary schools are invited to apply to be considered to receive one of the 200 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes that we are granting as part of the Little Free Library 200,000th library celebration, sponsored by Penguin Random House. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how children in particular will be served by a Little Free Library in their area. Apply here by Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Free Introduction to the Democracy in Action Curriculum
Created by Civic Life Project in partnership with NCSS,Democracy in Actionis a free three-unit curriculum that empowers students to create short documentaries on issues they care about and ignite dialogue and civic action. Learn more from the Civic Life Project founders in this introductory zoom presentation and Q&a session on February 8. Register here.
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!
Upcoming NCSS Events
Click the icons above for webinar details and registration information. Explore all upcoming NCSS and Affiliated Council events here.
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