National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

🎊 The 106th NCSS Annual Conference Preview is now online! Here's what to expect in Chicago: hubs.li/Q04zcG-s0 #edchat #socialstudies #professionaldevelopment #NCSS2026

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we invite educators to browse these lessons, articles, and teaching strategies that can help students deepen their understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and sovereignty: hubs.li/Q04Bp-zx0 #teachingresources

🌟 Jessica Culver is a social studies teacher for grades 10-12 in Ozark, Arkansas. She successfully defended her Ed.D. dissertation in March 2026 and became Dr. Culver. She has been an educator for 24 years. Learn more about Jessica in this NCSS member spotlight: hubs.li/Q04z2xC40 #teacherappreciation #socialeducation

📚 “Freedom begins with a book.” Save your seat to hear from poet, lawyer, and @million_book founder Reginald Dwayne Betts at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference in Chicago: hubs.li/Q04yXqq10 #education #law #literature #NCSS2026

🗳️ One week away! Join NCSS online for an educator roundtable exploring voting, political change, and the evolution of representative government—and how to help students navigate these issues in real time. ➡️ Register Now: hubs.li/Q04y3C5J0 #government #professionallearning

Mark November 12 on your calendars for the next Source Material conversation! We’ll be exploring how to make sure multilingual learners can participate in the full work of inquiry-based social studies: asking the questions, investigating the sources, and applying their knowledge alongside everyone else. ➡️ Learn more and register: hubs.li/Q04vdwN10 #multilingual #learners

Use Podcasting to Engage Students in Constitution Studies. Podcasting Democracy from KQED Education is the free, standards-aligned Constitution unit designed to strengthen student voice and civic through media creation. Includes teacher tips, daily slides & more! hubs.li/Q04CkcHq0 [Sponsored by @kqed Education]

💬 15 speeches. 250 years of American history. Tonight, join Author @brhodes for an NCSS/ @PRHHigherEd Author Spotlight on All We Say, exploring the words, people, and moments that have shaped debates over American identity. ➡️ Free registration: hubs.li/Q04ykMh20 #authors #american #history #teachers

✍️ Who will write this year's $2500 prize-winning essay? Submissions are open for the 1787 Prize, an annual award for high school students in grades 11-12 recognizing the best annual student essay on the subject of the U.S. Constitution’s past, present and future relevance. ➡️ Share with your students: hubs.li/Q04xMRyW0 #edchat #excellence #constitution

🗣️ What can 15 speeches tell us about the history of American identity? Find out tomorrow, online in conversation with NCSS, @PRHhigherEd and author @Brhodes: hubs.li/Q04y3HDt0 #americanhistory

🎤 What if we could make history more meaningful for today's learners? Hear from Edward Ayers, executive director of New American History, at #NCSS2026 in Chicago and bring a fresh perspective to your classroom: hubs.li/Q04yXmrC0 #history #educators #studentengagement @urichmond

The 106th NCSS Annual Conference Preview is online! Find out what to expect in Chicago: hubs.li/Q04zcH770 #edchat #socialstudies #professionaldevelopment

Looking for fresh ways to strengthen #civic #learning in your classroom? Explore NCSS’s Civic Education collection, with resources for elementary, middle, and high school social studies educators: hubs.li/Q04y9qm00 #NationalCivicsDay

⏳ One month left to register for #NCSS2026 with our advance rates! Lock in your lower price now: hubs.li/Q04yXhrw0 #socialstudies #professionallearning #chicago #teacher

Here's just a glimpse of the featured panel sessions you can expect at #NCSS2026: 🎙️ A 9/11 first responder and family member in conversation 🗳️ Civil discourse on navigating election season and polarization 📰 How original reporting powers the information ecosystem ⚖️ Student-led Justice Dialogues with judges and community leaders 🎬 Filmmakers and educators on crime and punishment in America 📚 The updated NCSS Curriculum Standards and C3 Framework — straight from the source This is Social Studies 365. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04zlzz10

The mission of U.S. #MediaLiteracy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. NCSS is pleased to share the following #teachingresources focused on developing media literacy skills in the classroom: socialstudies.org/resources/…

🎙️ What can 30 years of documentary filmmaking teach us about telling America’s story? Join acclaimed filmmaker Lynn Novick at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference in #Chicago. ➡️ Don’t miss this opportunity—register today: hubs.li/Q04yPRgM0 #filmmaking #history #NCSS2026 @pbsteachers

➡️ Next week, explore the power of historical speeches, political rhetoric, and competing visions of American identity with author Ben Rhodes. Live attendees who complete the feedback survey will receive a certificate of attendance. ➡️ Register now: hubs.li/Q04tfv6z0 #americanhistory #library

🗳️ The 2026 #midterms offer a timely opportunity to explore how representative government evolves. Join Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie for a conversation about voting, democracy, and helping students make sense of political shifts. ➡️ Save your spot: hubs.li/Q04y3C6z0 #elections #edchat

We were so glad to be at the National Civics Bee Championship, hosted by @uschamber in Washington, D.C.! Pictured with our friends from @Cspan, left to right: Craig McAndrew, Director of Education Relations; Zach Lowe, Education Resource Senior Specialist; NCSS Executive Director Kelly Stratman; and Pam McGorry, Education Program Senior Specialist. Together we celebrated young people and the power of civic learning. #NationalCivicsBee #CivicEducation #SocialStudies