Thank you!

Thank you to the incredible volunteers from the 2008 Conference Local Arrangements Committee for helping make the conference a success!  read more »

The NCSS Curriculum Review Task Force has posted a draft of the revisions to the NCSS Curriculum Standards for comment. This document represent the most recent efforts of the task force, and is a work in progress. The task force asks for input from the NCSS membership and other social studies professionals as it continues its work.  read more »

Need help teaching the election? The October issue of Social Education will focus on the 2008 Election. NCSS has also put together a list of materials from NCSS and links to web sites that can help you in your classroom.  read more »

On October, 30 2008 students from across the country will be joining the National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) to vote for their candidates of choice. This national-voter education program for students and their parents gives young Americans the chance to make their voices heard in the electoral process.  read more »

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I have created an open group on Michael M. Yell's Facebook page for "The National Council for the Social Studies."

My description is "This is a group for all social studies (teachers K-grad school, writers, editors, publishers, etc.) professionals.

Let's talk social studies!!"

I have also created an open event listing for the annual conference in Houston.  read more »