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June 22, 2021 | Number 353 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

The Summer Edition!

With the Summer Solstice on June 20, it's now officially Summer! We have a variety of summer programs to keep you engaged with the best in professional learning for the season, such as our upcoming Summer Pop-UP! Event on June 28, 2021 and the Summer Leadership Institute from July 12-13, 2021. There are also summer opportunities to add your voice to Social Studies and the Young Learner's call for manuscripts on teaching Asian American Studies in early childhood and elementary settings. Soak up the summer learning now!

President Wager's Farewell Message:

"A Year of Reflection"

This has been a really challenging year- COVID, racial injustice, uncertainty about the school year, etc. However, this has also been a year of reflection for me personally, for NCSS as an organization and for the country. Read here.

NCSS Celebrates Juneteenth National Independence Day

NCSS celebrates a historic moment in our country with the declaration of Juneteenth National Independence Day as an official federal holiday on June 19. Read our statement on the passing of the new Federal holiday!

Join us in Minneapolis for the 101st Annual Conference!

The Centennial Celebration continues with the 101st NCSS Annual Conference, co-hosted by the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies and the National Council for Geographic Education in Minneapolis, November 19-21, 2021. See the conference updates here.

NCSS Executive Director Earns

Certified Association Executive Credential

ASAE has announced that Lawrence M. Paska, Ph.D., Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Read the full press release here.

2021 Carter G. Woodson and Septima Clark

Book Award Winners Announced

The latest edition of Social Education highlights the recipients of the 2021 Carter G. Woodson and Septima Clark Book awards! Read about the Carter G. Woodson winners and the Septima Clark winners.

Call for 2021 House of Delegates Resolutions

NCSS is now accepting proposed resolutions for the 65th House of Delegates Assembly to be held at the 101st Annual Conference in Minneapolis. Submit a resolution!

Submit Manuscripts for a Special Edition of SS&YL

Social Studies and the Young Learner invites educators to share their ideas and experiences on teaching Asian American Studies in early childhood and elementary settings. Submit here to be included in the special guest-edited issue.

Are You Registered Yet?

Sign up for these great upcoming events today to kick-start summer learning from the comfort of your home or the beach! Share this email with your friends and spread the word.

NCSS Summer Pop-UP! Event is Next Week

Our sizzling one-day virtual event features rich summer learning and resources for the hottest topics in social studies. Choose from 24 webinars and four content tracks for only $29! Register now.

Join us for the 2021 Summer Leadership Institute!

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 the social studies profession. Free for NCSS members with registration. Register.

Navigating Social Justice and Democracy in Classrooms

The ABOTA Foundation is hosting a free two-day program for educators across the United States that will teach and bring awareness to social justice inside and outside the classroom. Learn more.