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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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​​Chicago, IL 2026!

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The NSSLA Conference is a terrific time, catching up with old friends, and meeting new ones from around the country. There is just something exciting about being around people who share the same passion and commitment to furthering social studies instruction. 

We are heading to Chicago on December 3, 2026, to bring together social studies leaders and supervisors from across the country. Our goal is to dive deep into the most relevant and timely topics facing our field today—and we want your voice in the room. Make sure to visit https://www.socialstudies.org/conference for updates about NCSS. 

Webinars from Practitioners & Partners
We're always excited for the chance to learn alongside you! So we're excited about our 2025-2026 Webinar series with district-level practitioners and NSSLA Partners, connecting you with the latest social studies research, strategies, and tools.
Save the Date!
TCM- Teacher Created Materials
Most Recent Webinar
OER Project
OER Project: Curriculum that's easy to teach and hard to forget
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
Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 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 David Burton reflects on the synergy of the DC conference and shares leadership habits to carry forward into our 2026 planning for Chicago! 
  • Multiple articles and resources focusing on inquiry-based learning as a primary driver for equity, student agency, and disciplinary literacy. 
  • Marc Pioch details strategies for using inquiry-based instruction to create inclusive classrooms where all students see themselves reflected in the curriculum. 
  • Daniel Butler explores the "Poli-Sci Brick Guy" project and how analogies—from Sherlock Holmes to Goldilocks—can help students master abstract constitutional concepts. 
  • Tools and materials for "Leading into 250," featuring insights from Lourdes Balderrama on leveraging the U.S. Semiquincentennial for civic renewal. 
  • Empowering Student Voice with Dr. Florian Feucht, focusing on how critical thinking skills transform opinion-sharing into constructive advocacy. 
  • A 2025 Conference review and a preview of our 2026 Chicago gathering, including dates and planning updates. 
  • And 15 other articles covering graphic novels, Jewish representation, and real-world crisis simulations waiting just for you! 
Interested in submitting a manuscript for The Leader? Submission deadline for the Spring edition is August, 31, 2026 with anticipated publication date of September 15, 2026. Learn more by contacting:
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      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.
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It was an honor to have Dr. Hasan Jeffries as our Keynote speaker. Thank you to Facing History and Ourselves for making this possible.
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The passing of the gavel- Virnilisa Printup passes the gavel to David Burton. We thank Virnilisa for her passionate leadership of NSSLA and look forward to David's stewardship of the organization.
 Learn more about NSSLA state-level affiliated groups
NSSLA - National Social Studies Leaders Association
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