National Council for the Social Studies

Thank You, Chicago!
Thank you to our presenters, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees at the 98th NCSS Annual Conference!
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

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Jan 06

Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute for Social Studies Teachers
Jan 18

2019 CUFA Retreat

Miami, Florida
Jan 03

Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute for Social Studies Teachers
Feb 21

Webinar-Teaching the EU: Bringing Modern Europe to your Classroom
Jan 03

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

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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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