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

You already know #museums are the place to be. 🏛️ Next month in Chicago, place-based learning comes to life through exclusive #NCSS2026 field experiences at some of the city's most iconic institutions! ➡️ Add a Pre-Conference Clinic or Local Tour to your conference registration: hubs.li/Q04zlkW80 #edchat #museumstheplacetobe

A deep dive on graphic historical inquiries, a news literacy trivia happy hour, learning to teach like a tour guide...which #NCSS2026 Pre-Conference Clinic catches your eye? hubs.li/Q04DjSQs0 #chicago #sschat #socialstudies

⏳ One month from today, social studies educators from around the world will gather in Chicago to learn, collaborate, and celebrate our profession. This is your opportunity to: • Recharge your teaching • Expand your professional network • Hear from leading voices in education • Explore the latest instructional resources • Celebrate everything that makes social studies meaningful ➡️ There's still time to register: hubs.li/Q04q9qn20 #Chicago #futureteachers

👀 All eyes are on the #midterms! Join Steve Armstrong and Allison Norrie online tomorrow to discuss what the 2026 midterms reveal about the essence of American society, and more. ➡️ This session is open to all, and will be recorded. Certificates of attendance will be provided to people who attend live and fill out the feedback survey. Register now: hubs.li/Q04BXGFs0 #elections #government #elearning

We know students succeed when they apply skills and knowledge across disciplines to think critically about complex topics. In this issue of #SocialEducation, our authors show what this looks like, from data and democracy to the colonial economy and community art. ➡️ Read it online now: hubs.li/Q04D9-B30 #socialstudies #criticalthinking

📜 How is the U.S. Constitution shaping today’s biggest debates? Explore the latest Supreme Court cases, constitutional questions, and issues educators can bring into the #classroom in this open-access article from #SocialEducation: hubs.li/Q04zt9_q0 #supremecourt #law

📚 “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/Q04yXpVV0 #education #law #NCSS2026

NCSS pre-conference clinics feature in-depth, hands-on sessions. When you attend a clinic at #NCSS2026, you will gain practical knowledge and skills you can apply immediately in your classroom. ➡️ Full descriptions are available through registration at hubs.li/Q04zlpL-0 #chicago #history #educators

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

🗳️ 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