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The Social Studies Professional | September 3, 2024 | No. 430

Happy September! NCSS President Jennifer Morgan takes a moment to recognize and commend the dedication each and every educator brings to their work every day.

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.

Sarah Botstein has produced some of the most acclaimed documentaries on PBS. Her work with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick includes Jazz (2001), The War (2007), and Hemingway (2020). Botstein also works closely with PBS Learning Media and WETA-TV to develop educational content for programming as part of the Ken Burns Classroom. More about Sarah.
Heather Cox Richardson is an expert on American political and economic history and professor of history at Boston College. She is the author of seven books, including the award-winning How the South Won the Civil War and the New York Times bestseller Democracy Awakening. More about Heather.
Laurie Halse Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity. She’s twice been a National Book Award finalist, for Chains and Speak; Chains also received the 2009 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. More about Laurie.

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.

Bring the experiences of America’s diverse groups to life in the social studies classroom with activities that expand the scope of historical inquiry. Learn More.
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Meet NCSS Membership Engagement Manager Julien Williams

NCSS recently welcomed Julien Williams to the team! With a background in CRM administration, Julien brings a blend of technical expertise and communication skills to the role of Membership Engagement Manager. His experience spans across data management and project leadership, ensuring NCSS members receive high-quality support and resources to advance their professional development.

Free College and Career Planning Program for Your Students

NCSS is excited to continue our partnership with myOptions® Encourage® for the 2024-25 academic year. Its College and Career Planning Program helps your social studies students explore life after high school while assisting us in understanding how to make the association meaningful for all our members.

The free myOptions Encourage program, used by over 20,000 educators annually, helps students develop a clear plan for after high school. Using the Encourage app, students receive personalized college and scholarship matches, can explore majors and careers, and receive manageable steps to progress. Educators gain an understanding of their students through simple reports and receive access to resources that can support their students in their college and career planning journeys. Request a packet or get the link by emailing NCSS@encourageme.com with the subject "NCSS Package Request". Learn more about the program here.

Win A New Prize Daily During NCSS Member Appreciation Week

NCSS is celebrating the back-to-school season with daily giveaways during our Member Appreciation Week, now taking place September 16th - 20th. Follow NCSS on social media for live updates, prize information, and more.

Get Expert Help Teaching 9/11

Our free Anniversary Digital Learning Experience provides the tools you need to help students learn about 9/11, how we responded, and how the attacks continue to inform our world.
Sponsored by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

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