The Social Studies Professional | August 20, 2024 | No. 429
Happy Back-to-School Season! NCSS Executive Director Lawrence M. Paska invites you to start the new school year with one of our many Fall Professional Learning opportunities.
This year's annual conference promises to be one for the history books. Keep checking our speaker lineup as we continue to add bestselling authors, expert historians, and influential documentarians who will be sharing their knowledge up close with attendees this November. Register now to take advantage of our special advance registration rates.
Eric Liu is the founding director of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program, and the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He is also the author of numerous acclaimed books. More about Eric. Danielle Allen is director of the Democratic Knowledge Project and of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation. She is also James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, national voice on AI and tech ethics, distinguished author, and mom. More about Danielle. Kenneth C. Davis is a historian and New York Times bestselling author, known for America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned, which gave rise to his "Don't Know Much About" series of books on subjects including geography, mythology, and the Civil War. More about Kenneth.
NCSS and InquirED Fall Webinar Series
Registration is now open for our Fall Webinar Series with InquirED! Led by special guest speakers, explore how social studies education lays the groundwork for strong, informed citizens who, in turn, build vibrant and informed communities. This series begins September 5, and is free and open to anyone with an interest in social studies education.
Online Fellowship for High School Students
Interested in discussing big ideas in political economy? Prep for college by applying to the Mercatus Center’s online high school fellowship by September 30, 2024. Sponsored by Mercatus Center
A Roadmap to Build Sustainable Equity in Education
With data from 140+ schools, districts, and charter management organizations (CMOs) in 28 states, “The Power to Make Change: Expanding Equity in American Schools” is a wide-ranging report that gives policymakers, district and school administrators, and philanthropic funders insight into how to build sustainable equity and inclusion practices that will strengthen education outcomes for students throughout the entire nation. NCSS is proud to be highlighted as a recommended resource (page 21). Read the report now.
Coming Soon: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
At NCSS, we think Back-to-School Season is the most wonderful time of the year! We're celebrating with daily giveaways during our Member Appreciation Week, taking place September 9th through 16th. Follow NCSS on social media for updates, prize information, and more.
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