Jennifer Ingold, recipient of the NCSS Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award, spoke with us about her presentation at the 99th Annual Conference in Austin, Texas; her approach to inquiry-based learning; and her methods for remote social studies instruction. Read the interview here.
Executive Director's Message: Collaboration for Advocacy
Our NCSS mission is very clear: advocacy is at the heart of our work. Advocacy for social studies involves collaboration with many other organizations and individuals in education. Continue reading here.
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Middle Level Learning: Examining the Climate Crisis
Read the latest edition of Middle Level Learning and learn how to teach about the climate crisis in social studies by examining the global actions young people are taking. Read here.
Hagan and Weber Discuss Girls' Access to Education
Heather Hagan and Carolyn Weber discuss their article published in Middle Level Learning, The Global Challenge of Equal Access for Girls to an Education: An Investigation Using Inquiry. Listen here.
Middle Level Learning: Drummers and Debates
This edition of Middle Level Learning offers lesson plans for incorporating civil war music in the classroom, and methods for turning essays into respectful ethical debates. Read here.
Call for Expertise: Online Methods Text Reviewers
NCSS members are invited to apply to serve as an online text reviewer of two online methods texts. A $500 stipend will be provided to reviewers in appreciation for their time and expertise. Learn more.
Volunteer for an
NCSS Committee
Members can volunteer to serve on the following committees: Archives, Awards, FASSE, Government Relations/Public Relations, Membership and more. Learn more.
Call for Resolutions:
64th HOD Assembly
NCSS is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 64th House of Delegates Assembly, to be held at the 2020 NCSS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Submit before the August 31, 2020 Deadline.
Human Rights Education Community Meeting
Join the NCSS Human Rights Education Community on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4 PM EDT for a virtual discussion of how the community can stand up for human rights during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more.
NCMNPS Recommends Improving Civic Education
In March 2020, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service released their final report, Inspired to Serve, with 164 recommendations and best practices to help strengthen all forms of service, including reinvigorating civic education and expanding service learning. Read here.