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National Council for the Social Studies is an association of over 25,000 educators who have come together to strengthen the social studies profession and social studies programs in the schools.

NCSS Members take advantage of award winning publications, recognition programs, conferences, information services, and special offers. Whether you're looking for lesson plans, textbooks, or new insights, you'll find it in NCSS. (Plus, you'll save with your members-only discounts!)

As a member, NCSS offers you opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues through state and local councils, Special Interest Groups, and job-alike groups. We also invite you to participate in the council's important work. Serving on an NCSS committee, you can test and expand your leadership skills and increase your professional contacts.

Members receive receive The Social Studies Professional, our fact-filled newsletter, 6 times a year. It's packed with timely information on professional development opportunities, new teaching resources, upcoming meetings, student contests, upcoming television and media programming, and much, much more.

We hope you'll decide to become an active member of your professional organization! You show your students the world. We'll help.

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