National Council for the Social Studies

Social Education November 2018

In this issue of Social Education
Diana E. Hess guest edits a valuable special section on teaching controversial issues.
Social Studies and the Young Learner November/December 2018
Americans Who Inspire Us
A4 | Informed Action: Agency, Advocacy, Activism
NCSS invites you to submit a proposal to present a session at the 99th NCSS Annual Conference in Austin, November 2019.

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Jan 24

Using Inquiry in Social Studies
Jan 03

Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute for Social Studies Teachers
Feb 05

Woodstock at 50: The 1960s and the Transformation of American Society (Webinar Series)
Feb 07

Woodstock at 50: The 1960s and the Transformation of American Society (Webinar Series)
Feb 12

National Archives and Sports: Teaching Civil Rights with Engaging Documents

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Executive Director's Message

Getting Social is the blog of NCSS Executive Director Larry Paska

The Season for Campaigns and Conferences

The Difference Between Teaching and Learning

Collective Leadership

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Social Education Nov Dec 2018 showing students discussing a project.

Nov-Dec 2018 SSYL Cover showing student role playing as figure from history

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