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.
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.
Media Literacy Week, November 5-9

It's Media Literacy Week. Get resources to enhance students' critical thinking and media literacy from the special issue of Social Education.

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Nov 16

Indiana Council for the Social Studies Conference

Indianapolis, Indiana
Jan 18

2019 CUFA Retreat

Miami, Florida

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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