The Social Studies Professional | May 5, 2026 | No. 469

On the last few days of school this academic year, NCSS President Dr. Tina M. Ellsworth, Ph.D., sends you warm wishes and much joy as you continue to do good work to preserve our democracy.

This resource uses the story of Wong Kim Ark to guide upper elementary students through primary source analysis, historical inquiry, and civic action, connecting 19th century immigration history to contemporary citizenship debates. Download now.

The Environmental Skills and Net Zero Education eeRESEARCH collection presents summaries of research papers that explore how vocational training, educational institutions, and targeted programs can simultaneously address complex sustainability challenges and ensure favorable outcomes for all. Explore the collection now. 

44% of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years. Join the Educating All Learners Alliance on May 6th at 11am ET for a timely conversation with leaders from The Pathways Alliance and Center for American Progress to explore a more sustainable path forward for educators and focus on the core question: How do we prepare teachers to stay? Register now.

Set against the backdrop of America 250 in our nation's capital, the 2026 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute gives you the tools, the perspective, and the community to lead social studies education in your state with renewed purpose and clarity. Attendees interested in taking their advocacy all the way to Capitol Hill can add an optional Hill Day with iCivics to their schedule. View the agenda now.

Across the nation, teachers are channeling their most creative and inspiring ideas to get students excited about the Declaration. There's still time to join in! Enter any classroom activity or lesson you taught this year related to the Declaration of Independence for a chance to win one of the $300 weekly prizes in the Civic Star Challenge. Submit yours here.

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