*/ /*-->*/ A Position Statement of National Council for the Social Studies Approved by the NCSS Board of Directors, June 2021 Purpose of this DocumentIntroductionPurpose of StandardsPrepareDevelopImplementConclusion Purpose of this Document The recommendations presented here focus on the principle that standards development must maintain the intent and integrity of the social studies by engaging in processes that are scholarly, collective, and transparent. The development and implementation of  high-quality social studies standards have been primarily the responsibilities of state…

This article offers a look back at NCSS contributions and a panel discussion on the evolving understanding of gender in American society.

A close look at the digitized version of a newly discovered German publication promoting Nazi Germany can launch im-portant classroom deliberations on nationalism, culture, propaganda, and media.

Engaging students in inquiry at regular intervals, or looping inquiry, within and across grade levels promotes deeper content knowledge and skills over time.  

The latest Septima Clark Book Award recipients shine a light on the stories of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet; Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress; and numerous female athletes who shattered stereotypes.

This year’s Carter G. Woodson book picks include stories about Black heroes of the Old West, groundbreaking journalist Ethel Payne, and William Still, the “Father of the Underground Railroad.” 

Reading and analyzing poetry by World War I American soldiers can reveal a great deal about the life and observations of servicemen.

Exploring the ways that various forms of patriotism (authoritarian, democratic, and critical) are represented in popular music can launch a stimulating classroom lesson on the meaning of patriotism across history.  

Examining the 1977 movement to force implementation of a law protecting those with disabilities is a powerful way to engage students in civic action, particularly those, like students at an Upper Midwest Deaf school, who may consider themselves on the margins.

The Educating for American Democracy initiative introduces an inquiry framework, or roadmap, organized around themes and questions to advance excellence in civic and history education.