National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

🌎 How did the language of the Declaration become a global “rights language”? Join NCSS online next week for a powerful exploration of how founding ideals shaped diplomacy, human rights, & international movements. Attend live for a certificate of attendance: hubs.li/Q045yJzP0 #americanhistory #america250

⏰ Last chance to register! Tomorrow at 7 PM ET, dive into how art fueled the American Revolution—plus grab ready-to-use strategies for your classroom. ➡️ Free to NCSS Members: hubs.li/Q044DBdT0 #America250 #art

The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is currently seeking public input on whether, and how, to update the NAEP Civics Framework, which helps define what civic knowledge and skills are assessed nationwide. This is a rare and important opportunity to shape the future of civic education in the United States, and NCSS is perfectly positioned to engage in and influence this conversation. Public comments are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 27: hubs.li/Q048h8Zb0

Explore classroom-ready resources from NCSS to aid in teaching about Iran and other current events: hubs.li/Q047JYnW0 #currentevents #iran #teaching

Join @DoctorYasmin to explore inclusion and representation through powerful #storytelling: ➡️ Free registration: hubs.li/Q047q44T0 @simonschuster #edutwitter

🇺🇸 From Revolution to Resilience—how do YOU teach the American Story? Share your strategies at the NCSS Summer Virtual Conference. 📅 Proposals due April 8: hubs.li/Q047q7ct0 #america250 #history

The NCSS Preservice Teacher Community invites proposals for Poster Presentations at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference (Dec 4–6, Chicago)! Present your undergraduate research, faculty-supported research, or original curriculum/lesson designs. Submission deadline is May 1, 11:59 PM HST: hubs.li/Q047yj1x0 #studentteachers

The following resources from NCSS can support educators in facilitating thoughtful, informed discussions about #Iran and current events in the classroom: hubs.li/Q047K91p0

🗞️ Inside this issue of Social Education are research-based strategies and ready-to-use tools to help your students evaluate credibility, think critically about #technology, and engage thoughtfully in civic life: hubs.li/Q046cmnt0 #edchat

Learn on your own schedule with the NCSS On Demand Video Library, available 24/7 to members here: hubs.li/Q041231w0 #futureteachers #professionaldevelopment

🖌️ Explore how colonial artists shaped revolutionary thought in next week's member-exclusive webinar, led by Catherine VanDyke and Anne Marie Millar Baker of @jyfmuseums! ➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q044DRRH0 #America250 #edchat #professionallearning

"Learning about 9/11 helps students understand why things, like security, are the way they are today. I also want students to be inspired by the stories of victims and first responders who displayed great courage and compassion in the midst of a challenging emergency." 🌟 Learn more about Emily Gardner in this special issue of Social Studies and the Young Learner: hubs.li/Q046c4B80 #educator #appreciation

🇺🇸 How has the definition of citizenship changed over time? TOMORROW: Dive into primary documents and civic inquiry with experts Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie. ➡️ Certificates available for live attendees: hubs.li/Q045Cclz0 #america250 #citizenship

Thank you to the @WCSS1 for having me at their annual conference today. I was honored to join @NCSSNetwork Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman for a panel moderated by 2023 Teacher of the Year Sarah Kopplin from Shorewood High School

Rho Kappa Scholarship Applications are due in ⚠️One Month ⚠️. Review the guidelines and submit here by April 17, 2026: hubs.li/Q0452WZk0 #socialstudies

🌍 Help students connect local issues to global economics. On April 14 (7 PM), leading scholars in political #economy and social studies education share how to teach trade, labor, supply chains, and financial systems with clarity and relevance. ➡️ Save your spot: hubs.li/Q043nN8x0 #econ #edchat

How do you help students connect America’s past to today’s civic challenges? Share your strategies at the NCSS Summer Virtual Conference. 📅 Submit your proposal by April 8: hubs.li/Q045MGXK0 #teachers #professionallearning

📖 Representation matters in every classroom! Join NCSS and @Simonschuster online for an Author Spotlight with Dr. Seema Yasmin: hubs.li/Q046Msgn0 #teaching #kidlit

NCSS President Elect Joe Schmidt with first-time attendees at the @CAsocialstudies Annual Conference today!

📣 NCSS invites its members to volunteer for an Operations Committee, Awards and Grant Selection Committee, or the Rho Kappa Advisory Council. ➡️ Details here: hubs.li/Q044TVR20