National Council for the Social Studies

Constitution Day Resources
Constitution Day is September 17. Here's a list of selected resources to help you prepare.
Social Studies and the Young Learner
A Service-Learning Project about Public Safety
available now for NCSS members
Social Education Issue May/June 2018
and…Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Available now for members.
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.

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Sep 09

Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute for Social Studies Teachers
Sep 20

South Carolina Council for the Social Studies
Oct 01

Iowa Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference

Altoona, Iowa
Oct 12

Texas Council for the Social Studies
Oct 21

Louisiana Council for the Social Studies

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

See all upcoming events

Executive Director's Message

Getting Social is the blog of NCSS Executive Director Larry Paska

The Difference Between Teaching and Learning

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Headed for the Future

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