Return Policies-NCSS Books The return of books will be accepted up to thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Book wholesalers and retailers will be allowed to return books for up to six (6) months. All returns must be received in resalable condition. A copy of the original invoice or packing slip must accompany each return. Return authorization is not necessary. Return the books to NCSS prepaid via a traceable method of shipment. Send returns to: NCSS Returns 7100 Old Landover Road Suite 500 Hyattsville MD 20785…

National Council for the Social Studies is pleased to announce its call for nominations of books eligible to receive the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Book Award. This award is presented to the most distinguished young reader non-fiction books that provide insight into experiences and historical events representing diverse gender expressions and gender identities. 2024 Awards Submissions for this award will open July 16, 2024. Eligibility Criteria: This year the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Committee will recognize books that celebrate Murray’s compassionate spirit based on the…

Past Presidents of CS4 1965 - Present 2021-22  Joy Hatcher, GA 2020-21  Scott Abbott, DC 2019-20  Rosanna Fukuda, HI 2018-19  Harris Payne, NE 2017-18  Harris Payne, NE 2016-17  Fay Gore, NC 2015-16  Robert Austin, UT 2014-15  Don Gifford, KS 2013-14  Kelly Curtright, OK 2012-13  Shaun Owen, GA 2011-12  Stephanie Hartman, CO 2010-11  Brenda Barr, CO/Stephanie Hartman, NV (April 2011) 2009-10  Bill Cranshaw, GA 2008-09  Maggie Herrick, AR 2007-08  Andrea Morgan, OR 2006-07  Lewis Huffman, SC 2005-06  Chris…

2024 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute July 15-17, 2024 Registration Cost: $199/$299 (members/nonmembers) In-Person Event | Washington, DC | National ArchivesRegistration Deadline: July 8, 2024, 1PM EST Recommended for all social studies leaders, educators, administrators professionals Support the mission of NCSS in advocating and building capacity for high-quality social studies through leadership, services, and support to educators. This year’s SLI will focus on unlocking the power of your unique voice and story, and discovering how to champion the importance of social…

National Council for the Social Studies is pleased to announce its call for nominations of books eligible to receive the Carter G. Woodson Book Award. This award is presented to the most distinguished young reader non-fiction books depicting ethnicity in the United States. 2024 Awards Submissions for this award will open July 16, 2024. Eligibility Criteria: Non-fiction books with a copyright of 2023 that: Are elementary (grades K-6), middle (grades 5-8) and secondary (grades 7-12) level titles; Deal with the experience of one or more racial/ethnic minority groups in the…

National Council for the Social Studies is pleased to announce its call for nominations of books eligible to receive the Septima P. Clark Book Award. This award is presented to the most distinguished young reader non-fiction books depicting women's issues globally. 2024 Awards Submissions for this award will open July 16, 2024. Nominations should be submitted and postmarked before August 30, 2024. Eligibility Criteria: Non-fiction books with a copyright of 2023 that: Are elementary (grades K-6), intermediate/middle (grades 5-8) and secondary (grades 7-12) level titles;…

Apply to join the Award Selection Subcommittee The list of Woodson winning books and authors from 1974 to the present. How to submit a Carter G. Woodson Book Award Nomination.   Submissions for this award will open July 16, 2024. The Carter G. Woodson Book Award is presented to exemplary books written for children and young people each year at the NCSS Annual Conference. Authors are recognized at the NCSS Annual Conference, which is attended by over 4,000 K-12 and university level educators and other social studies professionals who enjoy interacting with the Woodson…

Apply to the Award Selection Subcommittee How to submit a Septima Clark Book Award Nomination. Submissions for this award will open July 16, 2024. The Septima Clark Book Award is presented to exemplary books written for children and young people each year at the NCSS Annual Conference. Authors are recognized at the NCSS Annual Conference, which is attended by over 4,000 K-12 and university level educators and other social studies professionals who enjoy interacting with the Septima Clark Award-winning authors and will be interested in obtaining copies of books for use with…