TSSP - The Law Day Edition (2021)

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April 27, 2021 | Number 349 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

The Law Day Edition

Get Ready to Celebrate Law Day

This edition of TSSP celebrates Law Day on May 1, 2021. This year's theme is "Advancing the Rule of Law Now." The rule of law is the bedrock of American rights and liberties—in times of calm and unrest alike. The 2021 Law Day theme reminds all of us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.

Executive Director's Message:

Our Legislative Priorities

Sixty years ago, Congress designated May 1 as the official date for Law Day, an annual celebration of the rule of law and a chance to learn together how our legal process works. Over the past six decades... Continue reading.

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Registration Opens in June!

Visit www.socialstudies.org/conference for all updates.

Social Education Publishes Article on Law Day

This year’s Law Day offers an opportune moment for students to examine and debate the meaning of the rule of law and how we can advance it in times of civil distress and unrest. Read the article.

ABA Releases Law Day Resource Page

Get ready to celebrate Law Day with the ABA! Learn more about this year's theme, the history of Law Day, and the events to come in the next few weeks.

Advancing the Rule of Law Now with Inquiry

Understanding our laws and inquiring about their use, function, and justness are a part of being informed and engaged citizens. This Law Day, investigate and evaluate American laws through an inquiry from C3Teachers.org and deliberate about the role the rule of law plays in our society.

Resources for Law Day 2021

Do We Have to Have Rules?

Who Do Gun Laws Protect?

Are All Rules Good Rules?

Join us for the 2021 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute

Join us from July 12-13, 2021 for the 2021 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), Think Global - Act Local. As COVID-19 continues to affect us globally and unite us in efforts to combat the pandemic, we have noticed the need to also reconnect locally to create meaningful contributions to our communities. This year’s SLI will showcase ways to build strong connections between NCSS state, regional, and local councils and community organizations who share similar visions to advocate for and promote social studies. Learn more.

Call for Nominations:
NCSS Officer & Board of Directors Candidates

NCSS seeks candidates for vice-president and members for the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or recommend a colleague who has experience in social studies leadership. Nominees must be current members of NCSS. Apply by May 7, 2021.

NCSS is committed to raising the voices of all social studies professionals in an organization whose culture is inclusive and where all voices are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. Individuals from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.

Call for Expertise: Your Voice is Needed!

NCSS welcomes all members to apply to join one of our many committees. Explore our open opportunities and submit your application today!

NCSS Position Statement Reviews

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is forming committees to review and revise two current position statements. These statements are ultimately approved by the NCSS Board of Directors and become official positions of our association. Apply by May 7, 2021 for one of the two committees being formed:

Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning
Revised Code of Ethics for the Social Studies Profession

NCSS Operations Committee Members

NCSS invites its members to apply to serve on an Operations Committee. Operations committees carry out board-mandated operations, duties, and policies, as well as many of the necessary business and organizational functions of NCSS. Apply by May 7, 2021.

Awards Committee and Awards Subcommittees Members

NCSS is currently accepting applications for members to serve on the NCSS Awards Committee and the NCSS Awards Subcommittees. The NCSS Awards Committee ensures consistency and fairness in the awards process, coordinates the awards program, and establishes awards guidelines while providing oversight of NCSS Awards Subcommittees. The NCSS Awards Subcommittees review nominations and select recipients of NCSS awards and grants. Apply by May 7, 2021.

NCSS is committed to raising the voices of all social studies professionals in an organization whose culture is inclusive and where all voices are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. Individuals from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.