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Do Birds of a Feather Flock Together?
Sometimes. But what if you can't find your group? Let us help! Find your "community" and start engaging with social studies professionals who teach or discuss what you do...or are simply peachy cool! Log-in to our website and choose from twenty-six social studies communities. Join one or all! (Connect Me)
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President India Meissel's Message: "Having a Sense of Community"
"Christmas has arrived!" As one of my colleagues entered my room with a large box, I thought "intriguing" but not quite what I had expected to hear on the first day of teacher pre-service week. However, when we opened the box, I understood... ( Read More)
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Students of History
Engaging resources & lessons for every day of the year in Civics, World, and US History. Download our free resources and learn how you can make your school-year stress free!
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Resources for the Big Day!
Download resources to help you celebrate Constitution Day in your classroom.
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Can Sports Help Us Recover from Tragedy?
Megan Jones, Senior Director of Education Programs for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, explains how sports play a role to help America recover from tragic events. Read the “Comeback Season” in this month’s Social Education. (Read more)
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Surviving 9/11: Keating Crown Speaks
Keating Crown was evacuating the South Towers of the World Trade Center on the 78th floor, when an airplane struck floors 78-84. Hear his remarkable story, plus check out the growing line-up of speakers at the Annual Conference, being held November 30-December 2, 2018 in Chicago. Mr. Crown's appearance is generously sponsored by 9/11 Memorial & Museum. (Read more)
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Back By Popular Demand:
30 Free Hard Cover Copies
Get your copy of this free religious studies resource from Tanenbaum made possible by The Sy Syms Foundation. Aligned with the National Curriculum Standard for Social Studies, Religions in My Neighborhood helps teachers instruct students about different religions and respecting others' religious beliefs with lesson plans and extension activities for different types of learners. Hard copies available for first 30 people! (Get book)
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NCSS Professional Learning
Institutes, Webinars, and Events
Webinar: Socrates and the Battle for the Soul of America: An Online Institute
Register | Sep 9 - Oct 21, 2018
Webinar: Religious Freedom in Public Schools - Clarifying Controversies & Finding Common Ground
Register | Sep 18, 2018
Webinar: LGBT - Topics in the K-12 Social Studies Classroom & Finding Common Ground
Register | Sep 20
Webinar: Teaching about Religion in a Polarized Age - Guidelines and Resources
Register | Oct 2, 2018
Webinar: NCSS & Newsela Present: Developing Historical Thinking Skills
Register | Oct 18, 2018
Sign-up for more events!
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NCSS Affiliated Councils
Conferences and Events
Kentucky Council for the Social Studies Conference
Lexington, KY
Register | Sept 14 -15, 2018
South Carolina Council for the Social Studies Conference
North Charleston, SC
Register | Sept 20 - 22, 2018
Iowa Council for the Social Studies Conference
Altoona, IA
Register | Oct 1, 2018
Ohio Council for the Social Studies
Columbus, OH
Register | Oct 15-16, 2018
Florida Council for the Social Studies Conference
Orlando, FL
Register | Oct 19-21
See more conferences!
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