106th NCSS Annual Conference
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Registration: https://www.mylibralounge.com/sites/ncss2026chicago/attendee/en/welcome/
Early Bird Rates available through June 30, 2026.
Join us December 4–6, 2026, in Chicago, IL, as we celebrate social studies excellence at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference where you will be energized and inspired by incredible educators, meaningful conversations, and practical ideas you can immediately use in your classroom. More than a theme, Social Studies 365 is a reminder of why your work matters every single day - affirming that social studies education is essential year-round, shaping informed citizens, strengthening democracy, and helping students connect to the world around them. Come be lifted up, recharged, and reminded that what you do truly matters. We cannot wait to learn from you, celebrate your impact, and see how you will bring Social Studies 365 to life every day of the year.
• Inspiring Keynotes: Every year, NCSS is proud to welcome a lineup of prominent keynote speakers. Past keynotes include Ken Burns, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Heather Cox Richardson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Richard Haass.
• Dynamic Breakout Sessions: Choose from hundreds of interactive sessions led by fellow educators, scholars, and civic leaders. Special sub-themes, speakers, and sessions will highlight issues and practices of greatest interest to social studies educators each day.
• Unmatched Networking: Meet and collaborate with passionate educators from across the country. Whether it is over coffee or during evening receptions, the connections you make here will last far beyond the conference.
• Place-Based Learning Experiences: Explore the conference host city with curated visits to historic landmarks, museums, and cultural institutions—bringing classroom content to life in powerful new ways.
Early Bird Rates available through June 30, 2026.
Join us December 4–6, 2026, in Chicago, IL, as we celebrate social studies excellence at the 106th NCSS Annual Conference where you will be energized and inspired by incredible educators, meaningful conversations, and practical ideas you can immediately use in your classroom. More than a theme, Social Studies 365 is a reminder of why your work matters every single day - affirming that social studies education is essential year-round, shaping informed citizens, strengthening democracy, and helping students connect to the world around them. Come be lifted up, recharged, and reminded that what you do truly matters. We cannot wait to learn from you, celebrate your impact, and see how you will bring Social Studies 365 to life every day of the year.
• Inspiring Keynotes: Every year, NCSS is proud to welcome a lineup of prominent keynote speakers. Past keynotes include Ken Burns, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Heather Cox Richardson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and Richard Haass.
• Dynamic Breakout Sessions: Choose from hundreds of interactive sessions led by fellow educators, scholars, and civic leaders. Special sub-themes, speakers, and sessions will highlight issues and practices of greatest interest to social studies educators each day.
• Unmatched Networking: Meet and collaborate with passionate educators from across the country. Whether it is over coffee or during evening receptions, the connections you make here will last far beyond the conference.
• Place-Based Learning Experiences: Explore the conference host city with curated visits to historic landmarks, museums, and cultural institutions—bringing classroom content to life in powerful new ways.
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Where is it happening?
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr,Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Host or PublisherNational Council for the Social Studies
