National Council for the Social Studies

Social Education October 2018

This issue of Social Educationtakes a lively look at Teaching Civic Power with guest editor Karen Barss. Read about key races in the battle for the Senate.
Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute for Social Studies Teachers
Register now for our online institute "Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America." Engage students in open dialogue to understand and take informed action when differences may arise.
Middle Level Learning September 2018
Convict Leasing and Birmingham’s Industrialization
September/October 2018 SSYL
This fall issue of Social Studies and the Young Learner includes an amazing variety of high-quality articles for elementary educators.

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Oct 18

Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies 65th Annual Conference

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Oct 19

Florida Council for the Social Studies 61st Annual Conference

Orlando, Florida
Oct 21

Louisiana Council for the Social Studies

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Oct 28

2018 Kansas Social Studies conference

Emporia, Kansas
Nov 02

Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies 2018 State Conference

Okalahoma CIty, Oklahoma

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