Social Education

Social Education, our premier journal, offers a mix of theoretical insights and practical teaching strategies. This award-winning resource features methods for utilizing classroom materials, updates on cutting-edge instructional technologies, evaluations of educational media, research on important social studies topics, and adaptable lesson plans across different subjects. Key sections include Looking at the Law, Surfing the Net, and Teaching with Documents. Social Education is published six times annually: in September, October, November/December, January/February, March/April, and May/June.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 14, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Iain Anderson |Farina King |Christopher Clark |Trico Blue

A classroom examination of Cherokee perspectives during the Civil War can challenge stereotypes and highlight Indigenous agency while linking historical narratives to the present. A teacher of second-grade students in an economically disadvantaged and racially and linguistically marginalized elementary school, shares her experience carrying out an inquiry-focused lesson about Indigenous People’s Day.
NCSS Seeks Comments on Proposed New Connecting Concepts in National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Oct 2, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

News and Announcements NCSS Seeks Comments on Proposed New Connecting Concepts in National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies The NCSS Board of Directors recently approved a recommendation from its Standards Task Force to support a set of proposed connecting concepts for a revision of the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (last revised in 2011). Public comment is now welcome for feedback on the proposed addition of these connecting concepts in the standards.
Social Education May/June 2024

May 21, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Benjamin Jones |Stephen Jackson |Natalie Keefer |Jyhane Young

Social Education Social Education May/June 2024 OPEN ACCESSEditor's Notebook OPEN ACCESSPoint of View Benjamin F. Jones and Stephen Jackson present distinct perspectives on inquiry-based learning and content-rich pedagogy in the context of South Dakota’s new social studies standards.
Call for Comments: Position Statement on Powerful, Purposeful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Social Studies

May 2, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

NCSS invites members to review and comment on the proposed Powerful, Purposeful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Social Studies position statement. This position statement is intended to guide decision makers to improve elementary social studies across the nation. NCSS members in good standing may submit comments on the draft statement for review by the NCSS Board of Directors. Comments are due by March 31, 2024
Education Programs Manager-Join the NCSS Team!

Apr 9, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

NCSS is seeking an education programs manager to join our team. This position supports the NCSS year-round professional learning program for K-16 social studies professionals. The primary responsibilities are to coordinate webinars, institutes, meetings, podcasts, and other educational offerings. The successful candidate will identify and manage independent consultants and vendors in relation to these events.
Social Education January/February 2024

Feb 5, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Nancy Driver |Michael Apfeldorf |Stephen Davis

Teaching Social Studies in Polarized Times Social Education Social Education January/February 2024 Special Section:Teaching Social Studies in Polarized Times Volume:88 Num:1 Guest Editors: Jeremy Stoddard and Diana E. Hess OPEN ACCESSEditor's Notebook OPEN ACCESS The 13 diagnostic questions in the Keys election prediction model provide unique insight into this year’s presidential contest and offer important lessons for teaching students about elections.
The National WWII Museum Offers Free Electronic Field Trip Centered on The Holocaust

Jan 31, 2024 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

Tune in this spring as student reporters and National WWII Museum educators lead classrooms across the country on an emotional journey around the globe to critically examine the vital histories of the Holocaust and World War II during the Museum’s Holocaust Electronic Field Trip. Designed for students in grades 5–12, this free interactive webcast will help students discover the broader context of the Holocaust by understanding how it happened and recognizing its tragic legacy.
New Definition of Social Studies Approved

Nov 7, 2023 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

Silver Spring, Md. - November 8, 2023 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) has approved a new definition of social studies. Definition Social studies is the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.
Call for Expertise: NCSS Task Forces Fall 2023

Sep 22, 2023 | socialstudies.org | Tim Daly

NCSS is calling all members to apply for one of three new task forces forming to review and potentially update current position statements. Each task force will recommend whether to update, completely re-write, or keep its assigned position statement as presented. All NCSS position statements are an important part of NCSS’ ongoing advocacy initiatives.
Called to Serve: The Enduring Legacy of 9/11

Sep 13, 2023 | socialstudies.org | Megan Jones |Meghan Kolbusch

Examining the spotlighted stories about children of World Trade Center first responders can launch an engaging classroom lesson about September 11 and its continuing impact.