Discounted #NCSS2025 Rates Available for a Limited Time
Registration is now open for the 105th National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference! This year, we are proud to welcome an extraordinary lineup of speakers, including the powerful voices of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Dr. Hasan Jeffries, and Sharon McMahon.
Together, we’ll explore how social studies education can foster critical thinking, community engagement, and a deep sense of civic responsibility in students of all ages. With more than 500 sessions, special events, networking opportunities, and a powerful focus on equity and inclusion, the 105th NCSS Annual Conference is a chance for educators of all levels and contexts to elevate their teaching, expand their professional network, and strengthen their commitment to teaching for a more democratic future.Register by July 4 to take advantage of our special Early Bird rate.
Full Program Online Now for the NCSS Summer Leadership Institute
Only a few weeks remain until the 2025 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), taking place in Kansas City, Missouri from July 14-16, 2025. Participants will explore local landmarks, learn about trends and issues in social studies research, enjoy multiple opportunities for reflection and networking, and hear from experts in social studies education including presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky. Take this opportunity to also meet in-person our new NCSS Executive Director, Kelly McFarland Stratman. View the full agenda here or register now.
Affiliated Councils: Open Calls for Proposals
The 2025 Kentucky Council for the Social Studies (KCSS) Annual Conference will take place on Monday, September 13th, at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort. This year’s theme—“Sharing Our Common Wealth”—focuses on how to empower teachers and students of social studies to implement effective inquiry strategies and vibrant learning experiences across multiple social studies disciplines. Submit a proposal here by August 1, 2025.
The 2025 Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies (OCSS) Annual Conference will take place on Monday, September 29th, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. This year’s theme—“When in the course of human events…”—invites us to reflect on pivotal moments in history and the power of civic engagement, both past and present. Submit a proposal here by August 15, 2025.
Founding Forward: Free Summer Professional Development
Founding Forward, a national civic education, is still accepting applications for its 2025 week-long seminars, traveling workshops, and three-day weekend summits taking place in July and August, including programs on Lafayette's Revolution in America & France and the Declaration of Independence. Accepted teachers receive a scholarship to attend the program, which covers the cost of the program, hotel room, program materials, site visits, most meals, and more.
Explore Inquiry with the Experts at the IDM Institute
Hosted July 24-25 in Washington, D.C. the 2025 IDM Summer Institute offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from the architects of the Inquiry Design Model™ and the C3 Framework. With decades of collective work in social studies education and teacher development, Dr. S.G. Grant (Binghamton University), Dr. John Lee (North Carolina State University), and Dr. Kathy Swan (University of Kentucky) understand the pivotal role educators play in transforming classrooms through inquiry.
This team will lead attendees in exploring the latest developments in inquiry design, harnessing AI to power student thinking and creating fresh, innovative and hands-on lessons. Discounted hotel rates are available for booking through the NCSS website until this Friday, June 27, 2025 - learn more now.
Register for the Smithsonian National Education Summit
The 2025 Smithsonian National Education Summit takes place July 15th–17th, 2025. This free event isoffered both virtually for a global audience and in-person in Washington, D.C. Learn More and Register.
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