2025 NCSS Summer Virtual Conference

The Power of Civil Discourse: Fostering Empathy and Understanding in the Classroom.

Registration is now open: https://www.socialstudies.org/svc2025

Call for Proposals open until April 4, 2025: https://www.socialstudies.org/professional-learning/2025-summer-virtual-conference

The National Council for the Social Studies invites educators to the third annual Virtual Summer Conference on June 25-26, 2025. This year's conference will explore how the power of civil discourse can foster empathy, understanding, and a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives within the classroom.

Participants will:

Learn and practice effective strategies for guiding students in active listening, empathetic communication, and respectful disagreement that allows for civil dialogue to thrive.
Explore how to incorporate diverse narratives and perspectives into classroom deliberations to challenge biases and promote understanding.
Examine the role of technology and digital tools in facilitating meaningful and inclusive student engagement.
Gain valuable insights from experienced educators and researchers on the importance of civil discourse in cultivating informed and engaged citizens.
Network with colleagues and share best practices for fostering a culture of respect and understanding in the classroom.
This virtual conference will provide educators with the tools and knowledge to cultivate a classroom culture that values diverse voices, encourages critical thinking, and empowers students to become active and responsible participants in a democratic society.

You may also like the following events from National Council for the Social Studies:

• Next month, 9th June, 08:00 am, NCSS Teaching with Primary Sources Methods Academy Midwest in Normal
• This July, 14th July, 08:00 am, 2025 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) in Kansas City
• This December, 5th December, 07:00 am, 105th NCSS Annual Conference: Because Democracy Depends On It in Washington

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