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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.
Interested in
​NSSLA membership?
2025 Mel Miller Award Nominations
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.

Nominations for the 2025 award are now open. Learn more and start the process.

Washington DC 2025!
The 2025 NSSLA conference is in Washington DC and we're already busy prepping the details!

Breakout session selection is completed and successful proposals are being contacted. Check back here and on the NCSS site for keynote speaker details, hotel reservations, registration updates, and the latest news.

We're looking forward to seeing you in December!

(Need the Boston presentation slide decks from 2024?)

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!
Street Law
Rule of Law for Everyone: Teaching Rule of Law in a Variety of Social Studies Classes
May 20
7:30 ET
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Most Recent Webinar
American Psychological Association
Psychological science equips students with valuable skills and knowledge for success in and outside of the classroom. Applying psychology in K-12 education supports academic success, health, and wellness. This webinar offers social studies leaders resources to enhance student learning, including high school psychology materials and tools for all K-12 educators.
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 2025
The Spring 2025 issue of our professional journal is packed with resources, articles, and resources created to help you on your leadership journey!

Highlights include:
  • NSSLA president Virnilisa Printup shares her thoughts on the importance of strong social studies leadership
  • Dr. Kimberly Miles shares strategies for creating multicultural awareness in early childhood ed
  • Resources for finding High-Quality Instructional Materials, ideas for using AI
  • Tons of Location-Based Learning activities
  • Dr. Kelly Berry explores Native America representation in video games
  • and so much more!

      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:
2024 Conference Materials

Weren't able to make the 2024 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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