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In the fall of 2000, conducted a series of in-depth qualitative telephone interviews with representatives of various NCSS key constituencies to gain insight into professional issues and challenges as well as the perception of NCSS and its current structure. This provided a base of information for the strategic thinking sessions.  read more »

Operations committees carry out Board-mandated operations, duties, and policies, as well as many of the necessary business and organizational functions of the council. Operations committees relate their work to Board directives, the long-range plan of the council, and the leadership theme of the year set by the Board. They make recommendations to the Board and provide advice.  read more »

Michael Yell President
Hudson Middle School, Hudson WI

Syd Golston President Elect
Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, AZ

Steven Goldberg Vice President
New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, NY

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Sue Blanchette
Hillcrest High School, Dallas, TX (2009)

Wendell Bourne
Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge, MA (2009)  read more »

Frequently, NCSS is invited to participate with others in a variety of projects, services, or endorsements. NCSS may participate in the following ways:

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Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators.  read more »