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 empowering and promoting those who are creating effective, inclusive, and equitable systems that advance the teaching and learning of PK-12 social studies. |
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2024 Mel Miller Leader of the Year Nominations
Now Open!
We're excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 Mel Miller award are now open.
The NSSLA Board of Directors established the Outstanding Social Studies Leader Award to recognize members who best exemplify the leadership qualities of a social studies professional. The nominee need not hold a supervisory title but should demonstrate leadership qualities that support the mission of the NSSLA.
Following his death in 2006, the NSSLA Board of Directors voted to rename the award to honor Mel Miller. A social studies supervisor from Michigan, Mel Miller was a dedicated member of NSSLA who contributed immeasurably to the organization. The name was modified in 2024 to reflect that NSSLA members are leaders who hold many different titles.
The deadline for submitting your nominations is August 15. Learn more about the award qualifications and start the nomination process by clicking the button below:
The NSSLA Board of Directors established the Outstanding Social Studies Leader Award to recognize members who best exemplify the leadership qualities of a social studies professional. The nominee need not hold a supervisory title but should demonstrate leadership qualities that support the mission of the NSSLA.
Following his death in 2006, the NSSLA Board of Directors voted to rename the award to honor Mel Miller. A social studies supervisor from Michigan, Mel Miller was a dedicated member of NSSLA who contributed immeasurably to the organization. The name was modified in 2024 to reflect that NSSLA members are leaders who hold many different titles.
The deadline for submitting your nominations is August 15. Learn more about the award qualifications and start the nomination process by clicking the button below:
Practitioner & Partner Webinar Updates
We're always excited for the chance to learn alongside you! Our ongoing Webinar series with district-level practitioners and NSSLA Partners connects you with the latest Social Studies research, strategies, and tools.
Latest Webinar Katie Lauffer and Tatum Lazorchak from Savvas shared multiple Active Classroom strategies along with some interesting data on "Civic Deserts." Grab the video and download the resources! |
Upcoming Webinar
May 2 Class Companion Avery Pan
Be sure to scroll down to access resources from past webinars. |
Conference Resources
We loved seeing all of you in Nashville 2023! Multiple sessions. Great exhibitors. David Grann as the keynote. Wonderful food, drinks, and convos at the Savvas social. We're already looking forward to next year in Boston! Looking for session handouts and slide decks? We've got you covered. Head over to Presentation Slide Decks and Resources to access 2023 materials as well as those from past conferences! |
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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
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NSSLA Leader Webinar Series
We're excited to offer a new season of learning for 2023 - 2024. Many of our webinars are led by NSSLA conference sponsors and exhibitors. So if you couldn't make it to Nashville, this is the next best thing! (And be sure to scroll down to access resources and video from our past sessions.)
Upcoming webinarsMay 2
Class Companion Avery Pan
Center for Civic Education Donna Phillips
Social Studies School Service
Past Webinars & Resources
Savvas - Activate Civic Engagement
Katie Lauffer
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum David Klevan Imagine Learning - HQIM in Action: Transforming Social Studies Classrooms Angela Terry, Stefanie Wager, Bruce Lesh TCI - Strategies for Teaching Skills-Based Lessons Brian Thomas ABC CLIO - Teaching the Whole Story: Integrating Diverse Voices into Your Social Studies Curriculum Virnilisa Printup Retro Report - Stories From History, Lessons for Today David Olson iCivics - Harmony in Our Story Christina Ross ChatGPT and AI in the Social Studies
Ed Finney - Schodack HS NY, Peter Paccone - San Marino HS CA, Avery Pan - Class Companion CEO, & Jeff Swisher - Hammond City Schools IN
Disciplinary Literacy Joan Jahelka & Emily Ann Richards Integrating Social Studies into the Elementary Classroom Dr. Darren Guido - Caesar Rodney Schools, DE What’s On the Agenda? Developing Engaging and Meaningful Opportunities Dr. Montra Rogers - Social Studies School Services Civil Conversations with Complicated Topics Joe Schmidt - Bill of Rights Institute & Nichelle Pinkney - Klein ISD. TX Teaching Under-Represented Women Dr. Tuyen Tran - UC Davis & Cindy Matta - UCLA Inquiry-Based Learning Katie Lauffer - Savvas Publishing |
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