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August 3, 2021 | Number 356 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

Register for the 101st NCSS Annual Conference

Get ready for the 101st NCSS Annual Conference in Minneapolis! We are partnering with the American Bar Association's Division for Public Education, the National Council for Geographic Education, and the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies to bring you 400+ sessions, an all-star lineup of featured speakers, and an exhibit hall filled with resources for your classroom or business. Not registered yet? Register here.

President Schulzki's Message: Solidarity in Social Studies

Solidarity in Social Studies – the theme of the 101st National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference is one that speaks to the times in which we live. In 1981 as a young college student, I had the good fortune to meet and listen to young members of the Solidarność... Continue reading.

“Provides essential foundational knowledge and sets new activists up for success.”—Booklist, starred review

A powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter by New York Times best-selling authors Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan. Learn more.

Learn About Our Featured Speakers

We are excited to share our growing list of all-star speakers at the 101st NCSS Annual Conference! See the full list of keynote speakers here.

Alan Page became the first African American elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1992 and served until he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 2015.

Judge Ginsburg was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in 1986; he served as Chief Judge from 2001 to 2008.

Suki Dardarian joined the Star Tribune in 2014 as senior managing editor & vice president. Prior to that, she was a senior manager at The Seattle Times and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Angela Davis is the host of MPR News with Angela Davis, a weekday talk show that airs at 11 a.m. She joined MPR News in November 2018 after more than 25 years of television reporting and anchoring in the Twin Cities and other cities throughout the country.

Scott Ellsworth is the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Game, winner of the 2016 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. He has written about American history for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times.

See the Full Lineup of Speakers

Meet our Co-Located Partners!

We are proud to co-locate the 101st NCSS Annual Conference with the American Bar Association's Division for Public Education, National Council for Geographic Education, and Minnesota Council for the Social Studies.

Get Ready for Minneapolis

Learn more about what to do, what to see, and how to get around the city of Minneapolis!

More to Come!

We will continue to announce keynote speakers, highlight sessions, and showcase exhibitors as we lead up to the conference. Get conference updates by signing up for this email list.