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NCSS President India Meissel recounts her path to the NCSS presidency and her vision for the future of NCSS and social studies. "The future is in our hands and it is a bright one at that," she says. Meissel was named 2006-07 Secondary Teacher of the Year, served as chair of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Advisory Council, and was a member of the Board of Directors from 2012 to 2015 before running for NCSS Vice President. (Read more)
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Executive Director's Message
In his latest blog, Dr. Lawrence Paska discusses how NCSS is building for the future through our Annual Conference, professional learning programs, journals, books, and blogs. (Read More)
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Dept. of Education Funding Opportunity for Social Studies
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), a division within the U.S. Department of Education, has a new funding opportunity for research and development and evaluation in the field of social studies. Apply now! (Read More)
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NCSS CAEP SPA Report Preparation Training
This webinar is designed for faculty or program coordinators responsible for preparing NCSS/CAEP SPA Reports for national recognition and program approval. Participants will understand the program review process, submission requirements, and timelines. (Read more)
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Teaching About Human Rights
NCSS offers resources to educators and the general public to foster a national conversation on teaching about human rights, including the protection of the rights of all children and the dignity and humanity of every person. (Read More)
Read the joint statement from NCSS Executive Director Lawrence Paska and NCSS Past President Terry Cherry affirming NCSS' commitment to children, families, and human rights here.
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Your NCSS Advocacy Toolkit
Working together, we can create greater awareness of the important work each NCSS member does every day. We can explain to our school boards, cities, states, and nation that Today's Social Studies Creates Effective Citizens. From learning the basics to planning an advocacy campaign, check out these great tools at your fingertips! (Read More)
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NCSS Professional Learning
Institutes, Webinars, and Events
Institute | July 25 - July 27, 2018
2018 Media Literacy institute: Teaching Students to Question - Integrating Media Literacy & Critical Thinking Skills in Social Studies
Washington, DC
Register
Webinar | July 25, 2018
NCSS/CAEP SPA Report Preparer Training
Online
Register
Institute | August 7, 2018
Investigating the Greek Trireme and Its Impact on Democracy & Empire
Hoboken, NJ
Register
Sign-up for more events!
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NCSS Affiliated Councils
Conferences and Events
South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Conference
North Charleston, SC
Register | September 20 - 22, 2018
Iowa Council for the Social Studies Conference
Altoona, IA
Register | October 1, 2018
Indiana Council for the Social Studies Conference
Indianapolis, IN
Register | November 16, 2018
98th NCSS Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
Register | Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2018
See more conferences!
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