TSSP - We Want More History!

The Social Studies Professional | July 21, 2026 | No. 474

NCSS Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman shares some highlights from our recent summer events, including our TPS Methods Academy Institutes, Summer Leadership Institute, and Hill Day.

Celebrating our 2026 Rho Kappa Scholarship Recipient

Carolyn Eloy
Rho Kappa Chapter: Jose Marti STEM Academy
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“Learn from those who came before you, then reach even higher. Stand on the shoulders of giants!”

Carolyn is originally from the Dominican Republic, and she moved to the United States at the age of ten. She is a STEM person at heart, having done scientific research all throughout high school, but also deeply enjoys the humanities. Carolyn will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall to study Civil Engineering with a scholarship from Questbridge, and she hopes to impact communities through better infrastructure as a future Structural Engineer.

Starting the School Year with Community and Connection

This free webinar from Facing History and Ourselves introduces activities to build community and establish foundations for reflective, brave, student-centered classrooms, and will take place August 4 at 12 PM ET. Register here.

September 25-27, 2026: We Want More History!

NCSS is proud to be a part of We Want More History!, a dedicated weekend of history programming connecting communities through place and storytelling. Timed to align with 250th era programming, this initiative helps ensure that national commemorations reflect the full, complex story of the people and places that make up the United States and beyond. Get involved.

Engage with Students through Podcasting Democracy

Podcasting Democracy is a free, standards-aligned program designed by KQED’s education department, and a powerful way for teachers to engage with students about the constitution during America's 250th Anniversary. Learn more.

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