National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

🇺🇸 From 1776 to 9/11 to now: how do you teach 250 years of American resilience in ways that truly engage students? ➡️ Find out at the NCSS Summer Virtual Conference, June 23–24. Registration is open now: hubs.li/Q04bphXh0 #america250 #professionallearning

NEW RELEASE! 📖 Teaching Social Studies to Multilingual Learners of English is a brand new title co-published by TESOL International Association and NCSS. This book is designed to help English language educators in the U.S. teach social studies with equity and confidence. ➡️ Get your copy: hubs.li/Q04gBzt10

📢 Our Summer Leadership Institute is designed for classroom teachers, curriculum and building leaders, and leaders from NCSS affiliated state councils, special interest communities, and associated groups who are ready to build their capacity for advocacy and leadership in social studies education. ➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04gsl330 #edleader

The Carnegie Youth Fellowship at iCivics is an opportunity your high school students do not want to miss! This year-long, paid leadership experience allows students to strengthen civic learning & engagement in their communities. Applications close May 31: bit.ly/4nNGyWL

🌟 With 30 years in education, Valerie Struthers Walker is passionate about helping future teachers use inquiry, children’s literature, and meaningful questions to engage young learners. Discover how her work with NCSS continues to shape her teaching and professional growth. 👉 Read the full member spotlight: hubs.li/Q04fDL2K0 #edchat #edux

Join us live from Flight 93 National Memorial for interactive, ranger-led programs featuring real-time Q&As and powerful lessons in remembrance, courage & history. Be part of the 25-Year Observance experience! URL: hubs.li/Q04hhWqQ0 [Sponsored by @Flight93Friends]

📣 Early Bird rates have been announced for the 106th NCSS Annual Conference! Register by June 30 to secure your spot for #Chicago this December: hubs.li/Q04gktQY0 #edchat #NCSS2026

✈️ Discover a compelling story of resilience and innovation! Join us online tomorrow for a live conversation with Sherri L. Smith and explore the hidden history of Chicago's pioneering Black aviators. ➡️Open to all educators. Register now for free: hubs.li/Q04fGgcn0 #Americanhistory #YAbooks

Join us in conversation on Thursday, 5/21 at 7 PM ET with award-winning author Sherri L. Smith to discuss her book AMERICAN WINGS (co-authored with Elizabeth Wein). Visit the @NCSSNetwork to register for this free virtual event: socialstudies.org/node/29150

🌟 "Honestly, seeing one of “your kids” living it forward in the same profession is just the ultimate success a teacher can ever ask for." Read about Tanya's career, teaching successes, and more in this new NCSS Member Spotlight: hubs.li/Q04gj4vV0 #middlelevellearning #teacher #appreciation

🎉 Come celebrate Social Studies 365 in Chicago! ➡️ Early Bird registration rates available now: hubs.li/Q04gwT-H0 #NCSS2026 #edux

🎟️ Any social studies education professor may register at full price and receive complimentary registration for the students in their class for this year's Summer Virtual Conference!. Reach out to kmata@ncss.org for more information, and discover more about our Summer Virtual Conference at hubs.li/Q049RMBg0 #faculty #futureteacher

Social studies methods professors, doctoral students and pre-service teachers are invited to this free, two-day NCSS learning experience at the @Chicagomuseum! ➡️ Learn more: hubs.li/Q04d-HR50 #Chicago @educationISU #summerpd #edux

Free registration is now open for the 2026 Smithsonian National Education Summit! Join us online or in-person in D.C. for over 40 sessions designed to prepare educators for the nation’s 250th anniversary. To view the session line-up and to register, visit hubs.li/Q04ggtVD0 #SmithsonianEdu

📣 You have to be here! Registration is now open for #NCSS2026. Claim your Early Bird Rate now: hubs.li/Q04gpj2X0

🏆 The 2025-26 Carter G. Woodson, Septima P. Clark, and Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Book Award recipients have been announced in the latest issue of Social Education. NCSS members can browse an annotated list of the award-winning books in each category online here: hubs.li/Q04gjDmq0

📚 NCSS TPS Methods Academy Attendees will leave this free event with a certificate of completion, inquiry models, practical tools, and a national network of colleagues committed to advancing primary source literacy in social studies #education. 📍Chicago: hubs.li/Q04dXJp90 📍Denver: hubs.li/Q04dSlpg0 #studentengagement #edchat

"For students in grades 5 through 8, social studies is a critical part of their educational journey, where they begin to explore history, geography, civics, economics, and culture in a deeper, more interconnected way." Read the full position statement here: hubs.li/Q04gN-X40

🏆 Do you know someone who has made a remarkable impact in the social studies profession? Submissions for the NCSS FASSE Awards are now open! ➡️ Nominate yourself and others now: hubs.li/Q047pMYJ0 #excellence #education

📚 Add a powerful new story to your teaching toolkit. Join NCSS and Penguin Random House Education next week for a virtual conversation with award-winning #YA author Sherri L. Smith! ➡️ Register for free: hubs.li/Q04fJq680 #educator #history #teaching

📚 The latest annotated NCSS/CBC Notable Books list is online now in the newest issue of Social Education. Explore titles for K-12, organized by subject and curriculum strand: hubs.li/Q04f25kX0 @CBCBook #classroom #librarian