Welcome to NCSS Communities!


NCSS Communities are groups of NCSS members formed around a similar interest, subject, or job area and vehicles for NCSS members to discuss current topics, seek advice, share their knowledge and connect with other members with similar interests. NCSS Special Interest Groups, and several former committees are now part of the Communities structure.

In addition to this online home, Communities meet annually at the annual conference and are open to all current NCSS members. To join a community and contribute to discussions, you must be a member and you must first register for this website.

  • Register for NCSS Communities
    You will need to supply your NCSS member number. (Located directly above your name on the mailing label for NCSS Journals and TSSP)

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Academic Freedom CommunityJoin29
Active Citizenship and Service LearningJoin30
African American Educators for the Social StudiesJoin20
AsiaJoin33
AssessmentJoin36
Canada CommunityJoin19
CitizenshipJoin51
Contrarian Perspectives on Social Studies EducationJoin21
CurriculumJoin34
Early Childhood-ElementaryJoin44
Environmental and Sustainability EducationJoin17
Instruction CommunityJoin39
International ActivitiesJoin45
Issues Centered EducationJoin32
LGBT Issues CommunityJoin2
Non-Public School CommunityJoin4
PsychologyJoin48
Research CommunityJoin34
Social Justice CommunityJoin48
Teacher Education and Professional Development CommunityJoin79
Teaching American Indian History, Culture, and Current EventsJoin4
Technology CommunityJoin63
World HistoryJoin41
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