The Social Studies Professional | March 3, 2026 | No. 465
The 2026 Rho Kappa Scholarship is now open for applications! High school senior members of Rho Kappa are eligible to apply for this $1,500 grant. NCSS President Dr. Tina M. Ellsworth, Ph.D., invites current Rho Kappa advisors to learn more about the submission process here.
NCSS is excited to support Educating All Learners Alliance as they accept applications for the 2026 New Champions Fund. The New Champions Fund is an annual competitive program featuring an unrestricted subgrant and a year-long mentorship for the selected champions.
EALA seeks to elevate emerging leaders from various backgrounds who are working to improve access and belonging in education. This program is specifically designed for people who are actively supporting students with disabilities and learning differences, those from underserved communities, and anyone who has faced barriers to educational opportunity. To support a wide range of innovators, EALA awards one primary $35,000 subgrant and two $5,000 subgrants to runners-up, as selected by a broad panel of expert judges.
Nominate a Young Leader for the EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026
Hosted by NCSS Partner the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the EE 30 Under 30 Program celebrates young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking. Nominate yourself or a young leader you know by March 31, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
Register here for the 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Timeto learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong nomination.
Mark Your Calendars for Civic Learning Week, March 9–13, 2026
Join educators, administrators, and schools across the country for Civic Learning Week to celebrate civic education and mobilize a movement to make it a national priority.
A Nonpartisan Second Amendment Initiative for Educators
“Armed with Knowledge: A Nonpartisan Second Amendment Initiative” aims to fill a gap in contemporary civics curricula, furnishing educators with resources and tools to better understand the historical context and have modern discussions about the Second Amendment.
Through a generous grant provided by the Department of Education’s American History and Civics Education Program, the Firearms Research Center will provide educators access to primary sources, instructional videos for the classroom. 100 teachers will be chosen to participate in a 2-day conference (expenses paid) that will feature presentations from Second Amendment scholars from differing backgrounds and beliefs and workshops on navigating this topic in the classroom. Learn more here.
The movement to make civic education a priority across the nation starts with you! Let us know how you are honoring Civic Learning Week in your classroom. Submit your activity!
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