The National Council for Social Studies

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting social studies educators and promoting the importance of understanding history, geography, civics, and other social sciences. It provides resources, guidelines, and research to help teachers educate students about society, culture, and civic responsibility. By fostering high-quality social studies education, NCSS aims to prepare students to be informed, engaged citizens who can critically analyze the world around them. It also advocates for the inclusion of social studies in school curriculums nationwide.