The Social Studies Professional | September 16, 2025 | No. 455
NCSS Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman highlights new resources available from National Council for the Social Studies, and thanks you for your commitment to the field of social studies.
NCSS Fall 2025 Webinar Series - Member Exclusive
This fall, NCSS invites members to join a free, online professional learning series packed with timely topics and actionable strategies for the social studies classroom. Starting September 18, 2025, this dynamic series helps educators gear up for America’s 250th anniversary, explore innovative ways to teach challenging topics, and connect with leading authors, historians, and fellow teachers. Learn more and register here.
Constitution Day Symposium in Washington D.C.
More Perfect and NCSS partner iCivics are convening an in-person Constitution Day event in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Constitution and elevate civic learning nationwide. Bringing together more than 300 educators, students, philanthropists, business leaders, and government officials, the event will feature dynamic discussions on civic renewal and unveil new, cross-sector commitments to support civic education. This gathering is part of a national effort to inspire greater support for civic learning and build momentum toward the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Learn more and register.
Online Fellowship for High School Students
Interested in discussing political economy with scholars and peers? Prep for college by applying to the Mercatus Center’s online high school fellowship by September 30, 2025.
Sponsored by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Meet the American Civic Education Teacher Award Winners:
Join the Center for Civic Education for a special free webinar celebrating the 2025 recipients of the American Civic Education Teacher Award. These outstanding educators will share how they design engaging lessons, foster critical thinking, and inspire students to become active participants in democracy. Register now.
Celebrate 250 Years: Civic Star Challenge for Educators
Introducing the Civic Star Challenge: A groundbreaking initiative from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute, open to all teachers of grades K 12. Engage your students with recommended activities or suggested resources that explore themes from the Declaration of Independence for chances to win over 400 incredible prizes. Learn more and sign up to participate here.
Agents for Change: Insights from a National Tour
We’re proud to partner with the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) in supporting students with disabilities and learning differences.
The EALA School Study Tours Learning Agenda Research Brief highlights how guided school visits, reflection protocols, and collaborative planning enable educators to adopt practices that benefit all learners. Featuring 12 Promising Practices—from leader commitment to community engagement—the brief offers evidence-based strategies and real-world examples for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and learning differences.
The insights shared provide a practical perspective on how collaboration and observation can lead to meaningful and lasting improvements in teaching and learning. Learn more and download the resource here.
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