The Social Studies Professional | October 21, 2025 | No. 457
NCSS Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman invites you to take part in a pre-conference event: a tour, clinic, associated group event, or Hill Day. Explore our add-on events in the Conference Preview or under registration.
Open for Applications: 2026 James Madison Graduate Fellowships
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year. Submit your application here by Monday, March 2, 2026.
Help Others See Your Students the Way You Do with Through My Eyes
October is both Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month. To help raise awareness, we’re sharing Through My Eyes — an immersive platform from our partners at Understood.org. that lets you step into the world of students with ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Educators can also explore multiple resources like lesson plans, professional development, and practical tools to create a more inclusive classroom.
Ready to elevate your teaching practice? The final sessions in the NCSS webinar series will equip you with tools to confidently approach controversial topics, integrate AI for more inclusive discussions, and connect students to complex histories from Ms. Marvel to the American Revolution. Each session is free to NCSS members, and offers practical strategies and fresh perspectives you can use right away. Register now.
Nearly $200,000 Available in Teacher and School Prizes
Brought to you by iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute, the Civic Star Challenge is a groundbreaking way to seamlessly integrate the key themes of the Declaration of Independence into your curriculum, regardless of subject.Through recommended resources and suggested activities, teach the themes throughout this school year for more chances to win over 400 incredible prizes. Learn more.
Upcoming Workshops from the National Museum of American Diplomacy
Join the National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) for a dynamic series of virtual teacher workshops this fall. All workshop sessions are tailored to 6th to 12th-grade teachers. However, all educators are welcome to sign up and attend! Register now.
Whether you're new to teaching diplomacy or looking to expand your toolkit, these workshops provide everything you need to connect your students with the essential skills and stories of diplomacy in action.
Expert Insights: Topics in Diplomacy
Topic: Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall Learn about how diplomats worked to advance U.S. diplomacy despite the presence of the Berlin Wall.
Sessions offered:
October 22, 2025, 1:00-2:30 pm EST
November 18, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm EST
Bringing Diplomacy to Life: NMAD Resources Overview
In this one-hour session, NMAD will share how to introduce and incorporate diplomacy into your curriculum with NMAD’s video products, classroom activities and lessons, and our diplomacy simulation program.
November 7, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Join a Nationwide Movement for Media Literacy Education
Get ready! The National Association for Media Literacy Education invites you to join in celebrating the 11th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, happening October 27–31, 2025.
