National Council for the Social Studies
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https://www.socialstudies.org/ The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to advocate and build capacity for high-quality social studies by providing leadership, services, and support to educators.
As a new school year begins, this six-point framework from the @socialstudies.org RSCD offers a practical way to teach about religion with accuracy and care—recognizing internal diversity, change, cultural context, beliefs, behaviors, and belonging. #ReligiousLiteracy #ReligionMatters
NCSS is pleased to offer a limited number of conference registration scholarships. ➡️Learn more and apply here by Friday, September 4: hubs.li/Q04pFn8-0 #edusky
NCSS First-Timer Scholarships
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⏳ Early Bird Savings for #NCSS2026 end July 30! Grab your NCSS Annual Conference registration now and prepare to connect with fellow educators, discover fresh teaching strategies, and leave inspired. : hubs.li/Q04nMVWQ0 #NCSS2026 #educator #Chicago
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Some moments from the 2026 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute and Hill Day! We hope to see you at next year's event, and/or at our Annual Conference this December 4-6. Find out more at socialstudies.org/conference #edusky
Spotted on Capitol Hill today! Alexandra Levy, AHA staff, and Jennifer Baniewicz, AHA Council, joined @socialstudies.org for its 2026 Hill Day, urging lawmakers to support high-quality social studies and civics education. Learn more about our advocacy efforts: https://bit.ly/4wI5Rg5.
Excited to moderate “Religious Liberty and Protecting the First Amendment” at the NCSS 2026 Summer Leadership Institute. We’ll discuss teaching about religion with accuracy, respect, and a grounding in the First Amendment. Register here: www.socialstudies.org/node/29011 #ReligiousLiteracy #NCSS
The FIFA #WorldCup2026 is a great opportunity for educators to connect #sports with meaningful social studies learning in the classroom. Explore these soccer-related, classroom-ready resources now: ⚽ hubs.li/Q04l21TW0 ⚽ hubs.li/Q04l2bXh0 ⚽ hubs.li/Q04l1MJw0 ⚽ hubs.li/Q04l1-vk0 #FIFA2026 #edusky
📣 Good news, everyone! Early Bird registration rates for the 106th NCSS Annual Conference have been extended to July 15. Come celebrate Social Studies 365 in Chicago! hubs.li/Q04kNcCn0 #NCSS2026 #teaching #history
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💻 Two days, so many ideas! This year's Summer Virtual Conference agenda covers everything from teaching the Declaration of Independence to using zines for civic action. ➡️ View the agenda now: hubs.li/Q04j4x5w0 #summerpd #America250 #pedagogy #edusky
📢 Our Summer Leadership Institute is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum and building leaders, and NCSS leaders who are ready to build their capacity for advocacy and leadership in social studies education. ➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gphPB0 #edleader
NEW RELEASE! 📖 This is a brand new title co-published by TESOL International Association and NCSS. This book is designed to help English language educators in the U.S. teach social studies with equity and confidence. ➡️ hubs.li/Q04gyVNC0 #edusky
🎉 Come celebrate Social Studies 365 in Chicago! ➡️ Early Bird registration rates available now: hubs.li/Q04gwSsl0 #NCSS2026 #edusky
📰 The latest issue of Social Education spotlights the #HarlemRenaissance, as well as our latest Book Award Recipient list and our annotated list of Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People! ➡️ View now: hubs.li/Q04f1vl50 #librarysky #childrensbooks
✈️ May 21, 7 PM ET. Join NCSS & @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for a free webinar with award-winning author Sherri L. Smith on American Wings - a hidden history your students need to know. ➡️ Register now: www.socialstudies.org/node/29150 #skybrarians #edusky
We are pleased to share that NCSS has been recognized as part of the Trade Show Executive's Fastest 50 Class of 2025. We can't wait to carry this momentum into our 106th Annual Conference this December. ➡️ Learn more about our conference: hubs.li/Q04dBnHc0 #TSEFastest50 #TSEF50 #NCSS2026
The NCSS Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum and building leaders, and NCSS leaders who are ready to build their capacity for advocacy and leadership in social studies education. ➡️ Learn more: hubs.li/Q04bfQl70 #teachers #edusky
📚 Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with a go-to resource for bringing powerful stories into your classroom: the Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People list, developed by NCSS and the Children’s Book Council. ➡️ Explore the latest list: hubs.li/Q04cPtTz0 #skybrarians #booksky
Save your seat for this Thursday's webinar! Attendees will analyze primary sources to understand the enduring civic role of women’s colleges: hubs.li/Q045zKBC0 #civics #edusky
The Case For Women’s Colleges in A Democratic Society
This is a member exclusive webinar. If you are not yet a member of NCSS, check out more information here!Using primary documents, attendees will examine how women’s colleges educate students, because ...
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'"If we don’t give them (the students) the space to learn civil discourse, to understand multiple perspectives, to build some human empathy, where are they going to learn it?” Ellsworth said.' ksltv.com/education-sc...
Tiptoeing through civics lessons - KSLTV.com
This year we celebrate the country’s 250th birthday but some Utah civics teachers are tiptoeing through lessons about the constitution because of the current political climate.
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The #NAAEE2026 Call for Presentations is open! Share proposals that speak to this year’s theme, “Imagine If...” which challenges us to consider what’s possible for our planet when we dream big. Proposals due April 10. conference.naaee.org #EnvironmentalEducation #ConservationEducation #Conference
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54th Annual Conference (November 3–6) 22nd Annual Research Symposium (October 30)
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From 1776 to 9/11 to now: how do you teach 250 years of American resilience in ways that truly engage students? ➡️ Find out at the NCSS Summer Virtual Conference, June 23–24. Registration is open now: hubs.li/Q049S3jc0 #america250 #professionaldevelopment
🎙️This Thursday's virtual discussion and Q&A with Emmy Award-winning journalist, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and poet @doctoryasmin.bsky.social is open to all educators. ➡️ Save your seat: hubs.li/Q047q2lc0 #skybrarians #edusky #inclusion
🎉 Registration is open for the 2026 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute! Join us in Washington, DC, July 13–15, for a two-and-a-half-day leadership experience set against the historic backdrop of America's 250th birthday. ➡️ Learn more: hubs.li/Q049gf-c0 #edusky
Young learners ask the hardest questions, and they often do so fearlessly. So when tackling tough topics like 9/11, it is important to be prepared. ➡️ hubs.li/Q046cl2d0
✨ NCSS has curated this collection of articles, lesson ideas, and classroom tools to help you understand artificial intelligence, navigate #AI use in the social studies classroom, and teach students responsible, ethical AI practices: hubs.li/Q04871N50 #ailiteracyday #ailiteracy
AI Literacy Resources
NCSS has curated a list of resources below to help educators understand AI, navigate the use of AI in the classroom, and prepare to educate students on the responsible uses of AI.Learn more about Nati...
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The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is currently seeking public input on whether, and how, to update the NAEP Civics Framework, which helps define what civic knowledge and skills are assessed nationwide. Public comments are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 27: hubs.li/Q048h61Y0
Comment on Nation's Report Card
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The following resources from NCSS can support educators in facilitating thoughtful, informed discussions about #Iran and current events in the classroom: hubs.li/Q047JYWz0
Teaching About Iran
This curated collection from the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) provides social studies educators with high-quality, classroom-ready resources for teaching about Iran and current globa...
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Join NCSS and Simon & Schuster online for an Author Spotlight with Dr. Seema Yasmin as we explore how stories can spark conversations about inclusion, identity, and belonging: hubs.li/Q046Mlv-0 #skybrarians #booksky
This special issue of Social Studies and the Young Learner equips elementary educators with developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based strategies for teaching 9/11 with care: hubs.li/Q046c5LH0 #September11 #elementaryeducation #younglearners
Social Studies and the Young Learner March/April 2026
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