NCSS Member Spotlight: Janis Kyser
Janis Kyser currently serves as Director of the Tennessee Center for Civic Learning and Engagement providing professional development and quality resources for educators. She also leads the NCSS Civic Learning and Engagement Community. This week, Janis shares with TSSP readers its purpose, why the community’s name was recently changed, and why you should be a part of this growing community! ( Read more)
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President Meissel's Message: Building Communities through Civic Engagement
About a month ago I had the privilege of flying to Olathe, Kansas (ok, so geographically I flew to Kansas City, MO and then drove to Olathe, KS) to be the guest speaker at the chartering ceremony and subsequent first student inductions into the Rho Kappa Chapter at Olathe West High School. Arriving in the early afternoon afforded me an opportunity to not only see the sights... ( Read more)
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Practicing Democracy with Children: Download Resource
Children come naturally to some democratic values: a love of freedom and the pursuit of happiness while other may need practice. The Practicing Democracy Project provides nine downloadable practices to encourage children’s engagement with democracy at home and in their communities.
(Download here)
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NCSS Podcast: Building Up Mexican-American Studies
Lilliana Saldana, Ph.D. and Vanessa Sandoval, undergraduate student, discuss their efforts to create a Mexican-American Studies course approved by the Texas State Board of Education and what it means for classroom teachers.
(Listen here)
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Pilot Participants Needed for LGBTQ+ Stonewall Riots Curriculum
The National Park Service (Stonewall National Park) and the Stonewall Team are marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in June 2019. You can participate three ways or examine the materials. Read here to find out how! (Participate)
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NCSS Summer Leadership Collaborative: At-a-Glance Schedule
NCSS is proud to share this summer's At-a-Glance Schedule for the 2019 Summer Leadership Collaborative to be held in Charlotte, NC from July 15-18 at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Connect with top social studies thought leaders! (Read more)
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Spring Call for Proposals and Awards Round-up!
Don't miss out on these annual and/or extended call for proposals, awards, and sign-ups.
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CUFA/FASSE Call for Proposals
The College and University and Faculty Assembly (CUFA) and the Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies Education (FASSE) invite you to apply for the 2019 grant to support research and classroom application projects that improve social studies education and promote engaged effective citizens. (Apply here)
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Volunteers Needed for 2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Books Committee
NCSS is seeking members to serve on the NCSS-Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People selection committee.
(Apply here)
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International Assembly Call for Proposals
The International Assembly invites you to participate in its roundtable sessions at the NCSS Annual Conference in Austin this November. Three paper presentations will be offered at each table. Each presentation will be allotted 30 minutes (i.e. 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for general discussion at the table), led by an assigned Facilitator. Learn more and submit a proposal here.
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NASBE Introduces Middle Level Award
The National Association of State Boards of Education proudly introduces a new awards program called Civic Engagement Champions (learn more) to honor middle school teachers who promote their students' active citizenship. (Apply here)
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NCSS Communities Sign-Up
Sometimes you need a group of like-minded social studies professionals in your pack! Get CONNECTED with your colleagues! Did you know NCSS offers 27 different options for you to engage with your peers in a tight-knit community. What are you waiting for? (Get CONNECTED)
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Give your colleagues a round of applause by May 31, 2019!
There's still time to nominate a colleague or yourself for NCSS Awards in various categories awarded at the Annual Conference. ( Apply here) |
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NCSS remembers the courageous men and women who have served our military and given their lives to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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