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We know that many educators are supporting social studies, some with official supervisor or coordinator titles and others as department chairs, instructional coaches, or classroom teachers. So we've updated our name to reflect the desire to include everyone who works to make the world a better place.

We will always remain focused on our mission to empower and promote those who are creating effective, inclusive, and equitable systems that advance the teaching and learning of PK-12 social studies.
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Follow us here and at the NCSS site for keynote speaker details, hotel/travel information, and registration updates.

Latest Conference Updates
  • All NSSLA breakout sessions are in the Marriott Marquis, M3 level.
  • All NSSLA conference attendees must go to the NCSS registration area in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and print out their badge before coming to NSSLA. (NCSS is not mailing badges.)
  • On Thursday, registered and badged NSSLA conference attendees will then need to check in at the NSSLA Registration Desk at the Marriott Marquis Level M2 outside the doors of Salon 9/10 to pick up your official NSSLA sticker for entry into the NSSLA conference.
  • If you have not registered for the NSSLA conference by the time you arrive in DC, you must complete the process at the NCSS registration area in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, not at the NSSLA Check-In Table.. Registration is open on Wednesday, 12/3, from 7:00am - 6:30 pm and opens Thursday,12/4 at 7:00am. You must pick up your NCSS / NSSLA badge at the Convention Center prior to checking in at NSSLA on Thursday morning.
2025 Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Hasan Jeffries 
We're excited that Dr. Hasan Jeffries will be delivering this year's luncheon keynote! Dr. Jeffries is an Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University and will speak on The Hard History We Inherit and the Courage to Teach It in Troubled Times.

Webinars from Practitioners & Partners
We're always excited for the chance to learn alongside you! So we're excited about our 2024-2025 Webinar series with district-level practitioners and NSSLA Partners, connecting you with the latest social studies research, strategies, and tools.
Save the Date!
Thursday January 29, 2026
OER Project
  • 7:30 ET
  • essdk.me/nssla
Most Recent Webinar
DBQ Project
Level Up Your DBQ Implementation with Teacher Learning Progressions
Access recordings and resources from our past webinars.

Our Partners Are Your Partners
We're dedicated to empowering and supporting educational leaders across the country. One way to do that is to connect you with third-party resources, tools, and organizations. The following companies and organizations are ready to help you advance the teaching and learning of PK-12 social studies.

The Leader
Fall 2025
The Fall 2025 issue of the NSSLA professional journal is packed with resources, articles, and resources created to help you on your leadership journey!

Highlights include:
  • NSSLA president Virnilisa Printup shares NSSLA updates and highlights a few of the amazing details of the 2025 conference - including our keynote speaker!
  • multiple articles and resources focusing on the appropriate use of AI in social studies instruction and learning
  • Jameka C. Fields-Rhodes and Shirelle Tubbs feature five keystones for creating and sustaining a powerful and relevant social studies culture in classrooms and districts
  • tools and materials for integrating America 250 
  • Civic Dialogue tips from the National Constitution Center
  • a Conference 2025 preview with schedule, details, and our must visit DC sites
  • and 14 other articles waiting just for you!

      Become an NSSLA Partner
We'd love to connect you and your organization with our NSSLA members! Exhibiting at the 2025 conference in Washington is just one of the ways that put you in touch with curriculum specialists, district supervisors, department chairs, and teacher leaders from across the country.

But we want to work with you the entire year! Learn more by contacting:
2025 Conference Materials

Weren't able to make the 2025 Conference but want to grab some conference materials?
​Head over to the Conference Presentation Materials section.
 Learn more about NSSLA state-level affiliated groups
NSSLA - National Social Studies Leaders Association
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