NCCSS 365
November Updates: Proposals, Elections and PD Opportunities
Greetings Educators,
As November arrives across North Carolina bringing cooler days and a reflective transition into late autumn, I want to take a moment to pause and extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued dedication to our students. November is a deeply meaningful month for social studies educators. Positioned right before Veterans Day, this season reminds us of the profound responsibility and privilege we have to teach service, sacrifice, constitutional principles, and civic duty in action.
Through your classrooms, students learn to connect historical sacrifices with the rights and responsibilities we hold today. You help them understand that history is not merely a record of past events, but a living narrative shaped by real people who stepped forward to serve their communities and country.
As we move through November, the North Carolina Council for the Social Studies (NCCSS) continues to support your vital work through our NCCSS365 initiative. Please keep these key updates and opportunities in mind for the month ahead:
Annual Conference Session Proposals: Planning for our state conference in Winston-Salem (March 4–5, 2027) is moving ahead full steam! The call for proposals is active, and we encourage you to submit a presentation highlighting your effective classroom practices, innovative inquiry strategies, or civic engagement units. The deadline for proposals is December 14th.
Annual Conference Registration & Hotel Accommodations: Registration is now officially open for our state conference in Winston-Salem (March 4–5, 2027)! Reserve your spot early to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Special discounted room blocks are also available at our host hotel—we encourage you to book your accommodations soon to ensure convenient lodging near all conference sessions.
Honoring Service in the Classroom: As Veterans Day approaches, we encourage you to utilize primary sources, oral histories, and local community stories to engage students in authentic discussions about military service, veteran contributions, and civic responsibility.
NCCSS Leadership & Board Elections: If you are looking to elevate your leadership in social studies education across North Carolina, details on board candidate declarations and upcoming election cycles are available on our website. We welcome your voice and vision!
Thank you for your steady leadership, passion, and commitment to fostering thoughtful, informed citizens across North Carolina. May your November be filled with rich classroom dialogues, meaningful connections, and moments of well-deserved rest.
Warm regards,
Tyler Daughtry
President,
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies
Our theme is "ONE STATE + MANY VOICES: Growing Social Studies from Manteo to Murphy". This is your chance to share your innovative lesson plans, best practices, and diverse perspectives with colleagues from across the state.
Whether you’re teaching in a cozy mountain valley, a thriving urban center or a quiet town along the coast, we want to hear your voice! Help us grow Social Studies across North Carolina at the 2027
Save the Date: March 4-5, 2027
Location: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Submit your presentation proposal here: https://nccss2027.sched.com/
More information can be found at:
Are you passionate about advocating for history, civics, geography, and economics in our schools? The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies (NCCSS) is looking for dedicated educators and leaders to serve on our Executive Board!
Running for an NCCSS leadership role gives you the opportunity to:
Advocate for social studies educators and students statewide.
Guide the vision and planning of our annual state conference.
Connect with a passionate network of educators dedicated to civic empowerment.
Whether you're interested in running for Vice President, Treasurer, or a Board Member position, your voice can make a lasting impact.
First-Time Scholarship
NEW THIS YEAR: Apply for a First-Time Scholarship to attend the NCCSS Annual Conference! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate excellence in social studies education or join us at the conference.
The National Geography Bee is back for its second year. After a successful inaugural championship, with approximately 6,000 competitors from around the country, the tournament is back for the 2026-2027 year—and we want you to participate!
Here at National Geography Bee, we’re committed to celebrating and inspiring curiosity in students. Our competitions are designed to be fun and interdisciplinary, demonstrating to students how geography connects with their own lives. We have competitions for middle schools and high schools, and we’re committed to spreading our work to schools around the country.
Sign your school up today at nationalgeobee.org/register to get the early-bird registration discount! If you have any questions, be sure to check out the tournament guide at nationalgeobee.org/guidelines
