Get to know the new NCSS President! Anton Schulzki has been a social studies educator since the 1980s. We asked him questions about his background in social studies, his time with NCSS, and his plans for the upcoming 101st NCSS Annual Conference in Minneapolis. Read all about Anton here.
Join us in Minneapolis for the 101st Annual Conference!
Registration is open! Join us on November 19-21, 2021, for the largest annual gathering of social studies educators. Network with social studies colleagues from around the globe and visit an exhibit hall highlighting the latest social studies products and services! Learn more and register.
‘Massive Funding Increase’ Pitched in Education Bill
As a member of the Title IV-A Coalition, we are pleased to see efforts to increase funding for education. Learn about the efforts here.
New Rho Kappa Advisory Council Members Selected
NCSS is pleased to announce that new members of the Rho Kappa Advisory Council have been selected! Congratulations to the new chair, Sheena Jacob (NY), and the new members:
Jennifer Madden (VA)
Robin Melton (FL)
John Mercer (OH)
Nicole Zakia Rodriguez (NJ)
Remaining on the Committee is Kristy Brasfield (AR), who will continue her term until June 30, 2023.
Want to start a Rho Kappa chapter at your school? Learn how here.
The Department of Education is seeking peer reviewers with a background in American history, government, and civics to join their peer reviewer pool and possibly serve during their FY 21 grant competitions. Learn more.
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Elementary Inquiry Summer Institute
Join us and inquirED for a two-day virtual exploration of the tools and strategies that educators need to bring inquiry to life in elementary classrooms and schools. Register.
Learn the latest 2017 National Standards for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers at the upcoming NCSS CAEP SPA Report Preparer Training! This training will be especially beneficial to individuals who are responsible for teaching social studies methods courses, supervising social studies interns in the field, developing and administering assessments, and analyzing and interpreting data for social studies programs. Learn more and register.