Social Education

Featured Resources Join us for National Day of Learning: Teach to Remember 9/11! Body 25 years after 9/11, nearly 40% of Americans have no lived memory of the attacks. The responsibility is now ours: teach the stories, preserve the lessons, and inspire future leaders. Twenty-five years after the events of September 11, 2001, an entire generation of students is coming of age with no personal memory of that day. For them, 9/11 is not a lived experience but a historical event.

Body Enhance your teaching skills, network with peers, and stay ahead in education with these exciting Fall 2026 online professional development opportunities! This year's autumn schedule provides opportunities for social studies educators such as a deep dive into the full complexity of American History, the exploration of inquiry-based instructional strategies and much more. Don’t miss these opportunities to engage and grow: register now for a season of professional development and learning.

The U.S. Constitution is not simply a historical document, but a living framework that continues to shape American government, civic life, and constitutional debate. Join National Council for the Social Studies for a Constitution Day conversation with panelists who encounter that framework from judicial, academic, historical, educational, and civic lenses while modeling thoughtful civil discourse for educators.

Presented by NCSS and Penguin Random House Education, join us in conversation with Ben Rhodes on his book, All We Say: The Battle for American Identity, A History in 15 Speeches. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern. This session will be recorded and posted to the NCSS On Demand Video Gallery the following week. Participants who attend the live session and complete the feedback survey will receive a certificate of attendance. For 250 years, we have debated what it means to be American.

Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth Presented by NCSS and Penguin Random House Education, join us in conversation with Daisy Hernández on her book, Citizenship: Notes on an American Myth. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern. This session will be recorded and posted to the NCSS On Demand Video Gallery the following week. Participants who attend the live session and complete the feedback survey will receive a certificate of attendance.

Engage in inquiry using the C3 Framework and the Library of Congress’ digital primary sources at Auraria Campus in Denver, CO from July 8-9, 2026.

Social Education Social Education September 2017 Introduction-Teaching Social Studies with Sports Authors: Page:216 Special Section:Teaching Social Studies with Sports This special issue explores the intersection of sports and social studies.

Middle Level Learning Middle Level Learning May/June 2026 Past is Prologue: A Dangerous Idea: The Scopes Trial, The Original Fight over Science in Schools Authors: Page:9

Journal of International Social Studies Journal of International Social Studies 2026 No. 1 OPEN ACCESS As I reflected on this issue, historical empathy and perspective-taking were on my mind. The authors who contributed to this issue of the Journal of International Social Studies either directly discuss historical empathy and perspective-taking or make a strong argument that these are necessary forms of social studies thinking that students must practice as informed citizens.