The Social Studies Professional | November 18, 2025 | No. 459
NCSS is pleased to announce a new addition to our conference keynote speaker lineup: C-Span Chief Executive Officer Sam Feist.
NCSS Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman highlights other conference offerings and upcoming professional learning opportunities in her TSSP video introduction.
2025 NCSS Teaching with Primary Sources Methods Academy Institute
Engage in inquiry using the C3 Framework and the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources at Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, PR, December 15-16 2025. Registration is FREE and spaces are limited. All social studies professionals are welcome.
The State of Modern Education: Teaching in a Time of Turmoil
Join the Middle States Council for the Social Studies and the National Women’s Foundation online for tonight's panel discussion at 7 PM ET! Attendees will explore strategies for teaching during challenging times, including creating brave spaces, adapting to current events, and supporting student well-being. Panelists include Dr. Shelina Warren, Shannon Saltzer Burghardt, Anton Schulzki, Jennifer Ingold, and Pamela Johnson. Register now and gain practical tools for fostering empathy and inclusion in your classroom.
Are You Leading Systems-Level Change in Your District?
The Education Innovation Showcase honors K-12 education system leaders advancing innovation in their community and fostering meaningful change at the systems level. The top ten finalists will take the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit for a shot at each category's grand prize package. Join the Showcase AMA on December 3rd. Learn more and apply by January 5th.
Free Books for Educators from Claire and Ralph Nader
You Are Your Own Best Teacher! by Claire Nader provides a remarkable variety of teachable antidotes to the punishing forces bearing down on youngsters from harmful marketing, the insidious grip of virtual reality, and the tyranny of peer groups. The lessons of this book will spark students' innate curiosity, imagination, and idealism. Get a free copy here. visithttps://inspiringtweens.com/for-teachers/
Civic Self-respect by Ralph Nader explains how we, as citizens, voters, workers, taxpayers, consumers, and parents, can develop a high level of appreciation of our own civic significance. This call to action and civic participation celebrates the civic personality. For a free copy, emailacademic@sevenstories.comor request onehere.
Open Workshops from the Teach Climate Network
The Power of We: How Inclusive Communication drives Climate Action
This free November 19th workshop (5-6 PM ET) empowers educators to use inclusive communication to drive equitable climate action. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn to tailor climate messages for diverse audiences, center impacted voices, and connect science to real-world contexts to build more resilient communities. Register now.
Teaching Climate Change with Moose
In this online December 3rd workshop (6-7PM ET), explore a new resource from Friends of the Boundary Waters where students engage in an interactive investigation to understand the relationship between moose and climate change. Spend some time exploring the resource, provide resources for how to implement it in your classroom, and give strategies for how to increase inquiry-based investigations in your classroom! Register now.
Open for Applications: 2026 EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellowships
Applications are now open for two EDSAFE AI Alliance fellowships: the AI Catalyst Fellowship and the Women in AI Fellowship. These programs are designed for professionals passionate about shaping the future of AI in education. Educators, school administrators, policymakers, EdTech professionals, and community advocates committed to advancing the safe and responsible use of AI in education and learner well-being are invited to apply.
