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 Education September 2018

This back-to-school issue of Social Education takes a lively look at contemporary and historic issues, with a special section on teaching students the skills they need to distinguish between facts, bias, and false information in media messages
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

Upcoming NCSS & Affiliated Council Events

Sep 18

Religious Freedom in Public Schools—Clarifying Controversies & Finding Common Ground
Sep 20

South Carolina Council for the Social Studies

North Charleston, South Carolina
Sep 20

LGBT+ Topics in the K-12 Social Studies Classroom
Oct 01

Iowa Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference

Altoona, Iowa
Oct 02

Teaching about Religion in a Polarized Age: Guidelines and Resources

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Executive Director's Message

Getting Social is the blog of NCSS Executive Director Larry Paska

The Difference Between Teaching and Learning

Collective Leadership

Headed for the Future

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