The Social Studies Professional — known as TSSP — is the first official newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). TSSP features the latest teaching resources, news, and information about awards and grants. TSSP is an open-access resource that is sent to subscribers twice per month.

Guidelines for Contributors to SSYL The goal of Social Studies and the Young Learner is to (a) capture and enthuse elementary teachers across the country and (b) provide relevant and useful information about the teaching of social studies to elementary students. The editor especially encourages submission of manuscripts authored by PK-5 classroom teachers or co-authored by professors and classroom teachers. Currently there are no established issue themes; instead, every issue is open for possible social studies topics. Submitting Your Manuscript Please register at www.editorialmanager.com/…

Press Contact Joy D. Lindsey Deputy Executive Director jlindsey@ncss.org 301-850-7458 Overview  Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to advocate and build capacity for high-quality social studies by providing leadership, services, and support to educators. Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to…

National Council for the Social Studies invites you to submit proposals to present at the second annual NCSS Virtual Summer Conference, June 24-25, 2024. With the theme "Inquire and Inspire: Cross-Disciplinary Learning in Elementary Classrooms", this year’s conference is designed especially for elementary teachers.   The proposal deadline is April 5, 2024.

*/ /*-->*/ Cultivating Community As the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education, we acknowledge our responsibility and embrace the opportunity to represent and promote the interests of social studies educators. Ours is a broad community and we are uniquely positioned to influence and shape the future of social studies. We set the tone of the conversations about social studies education, recognizing that against a complex social, economic, political, and geopolitical backdrop we must work to ensure that the voices of an…

The NCSS Outstanding Service Award recognizes and honors one or more NCSS members for outstanding long-term service to NCSS and a local, state, and regional council. Award winners receive a plaque or other appropriate recognition and will be granted lifetime membership in NCSS.  Nominations Nomination materials should include: Name, position, address and phone number of the nominee.  Statement of 750 words or less detailing the exemplary nature of the nominee's service.  Resume or professional vita that includes a listing, with dates, of the nominee's offices, committee posts or other…