Gold Star and Silver Star status are the highest honors that can be achieved by an NCSS Affiliated Council. Gold Star and Silver Star Councils exhibit high membership recruitment and engagement; promote best practices to ensure the longevity of the social studies profession; and advocate on behalf of the social studies profession.

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is pleased to recognize several Affiliated Councils with Gold Star designations for their achievements in 2020. Please join us in congratulating the following Affiliated Councils:

• Association of Teachers of Social Studies/ 
  United Federation of Teachers – New York City
• Arizona Council for the Social Studies
• Colorado Council for the Social Studies
• Connecticut Council for the Social Studies
• Florida Council for the Social Studies
• Georgia Council for the Social Studies
• Iowa Council for the Social Studies
• Minnesota Council for the Social Studies
• New York State Council for the Social Studies
• Ohio Council for the Social Studies
• Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies
• Oregon Council for the Social Studies
• Tennessee Council for the Social Studies
• Texas Council for the Social Studies
• Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies