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NCSS is excited to announce that registration for the NCSS Virtual Conference is officially open!

| View in browser   Sponsored Message   July 28, 2020 \| Number 331 \| e-Newsletter   The Social Studies Professional The Pre-Conference Edition   Registration Opens for NCSS Virtual Conference   Registration for the NCSS Virtual Conference is officially open! Join National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the American Bar Association (ABA) Division for Public Education, and the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) from the comfort of your home or office from December 4-6, 2020 during the NCSS Centennial Celebration. The theme is "Advancing Social Justice." You will receive over 200 hours of social studies professional learning programming and networking opportunities with social studies professionals from around the world. See the rates and sign-up now!       President Stefanie Wager's Video Message View President Wager's message to the NCSS community.       Executive Director's Message: "Social Studies: All-Access and On Demand" When the pandemic started, NCSS revisited our professional learning programs online to create a more responsive way for members to connect with each other. This month, ... Continue reading.   Sponsored Message With you in class and online. The future of education is changing, and Studies Weekly is ready. Students can learn anywhere with our print and online curriculum. That’s education, evolved. Learn more.   NCSS Announces Conference Speaker Lineup This year's Virtual Conference has dozens of renowned speakers for you to enjoy. Chelsea Clinton joins us for a special session on Friday, December 4, 2020 with additional keynote speakers including Ken Burns, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ken Burns and Chuck Todd.  Chelsea Clinton serves as Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, working alongside the foundation’s leadership and partners to help create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service across the United States and around the world.        Ken Burns has been making documentary films for over forty years. Since the Academy Award nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including The Civil War; Baseball; Jazz; The War; The National Parks: America’s Best Idea; The Roosevelts: An Intimate History; Jackie Robinson; The Vietnam War; and Country Music.       Nikole Hannah-Jones was named a MacArthur Genius for “reshaping national conversations around education reform.” Most recently, she spearheaded The New York Times Magazine’s “The 1619 Project” on the history and lasting legacy of American slavery Her powerful introductory essay was awarded the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for commentary.        Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of “Meet the Press,” leads the network’s premier political coverage, offering his sharp analysis and translation of Beltway politics across all platforms—zeroing in on what really matters in Washington and why. See Additional Confirmed Speakers   ABA Announces Virtual Conference with NCSS The American Bar Association's Division for Public Education will host its National Law-Related Education Conference as part of the 2020 NCSS Virtual Conference. The ABA will offer law-related education programming. Learn more.   NCGE to Co-Locate Conference with NCSS  For the second year, registration to the NCSS Conference gives you access to geography education conference programming from the National Council for Geographic Education. Learn more.   NCSS Associated Groups to Host Conference Programming The College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA), National Social Studies Supervisors Association (NSSSA), International Assembly (IA), and Council for State Social Studies Specialists (CS4) will host conference programming at the Virtual Conference. View the Virtual Conference webpage for upcoming details.   Get Social Studies Tools and Materials in the Virtual Exhibit Hall  The NCSS Exhibit Hall will be open for business. Visit traditional vendors you know and new vendors without walking across the convention center! The Exhibit Hall has all your professional learning needs covered! Visit online mini-conference sessions at exhibitor booths and network with your colleagues afterward...all online! Check the Virtual Conference webpage for future updates.   Sign Up for NCSS Virtual Conference Updates We will continue share more details and announcements with you as they develop. Click here to receive timely e-mail updates regarding the NCSS Virtual Conference.   NCSS Resources & Connections NCSS Professional Learning Professional Learning (Colleagues) NCSS COVID-19 Page Start a Rho Kappa Chapter Start a Junior Rho Kappa Chapter   Sponsored Message Finish the Fight! The untold stories of the diverse heroines who fought for the Nineteenth Amendment, available on the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for women’s rights. Preorder now!   The Social Studies Professional — known as TSSP — is the official member e-newsletter and is published twice a month.   You are receiving this email as one of your NCSS membership benefits.  To learn more about TSSP, visit http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/tssp.   Editors: Joy Lindsey, Director of Marketing and Membership Andrew Oglander, Digital Marketing Manager Rich Palmer, Art Director   Rachel Barkin, Advertising, rbarkin@townsend-group.com Copyright © 2020 National Council for the Social Studies, All rights reserved. National Council for the Social Studies, 8555 16th Street, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States, 301-588-1800 Manage preferences |
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