Awards
NCCSS Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies recognizes exemplary teaching in the field of social studies for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Three $500 awards.
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Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2023
NCCSS Student Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies recognizes exemplary student teaching in the field of social studies.
One $500 award.
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Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2023
Teacher Grant Award
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies provides grants of up to $1,000 to help teachers make an even greater impact in their classroom, school district, and community through innovative social studies programs.
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Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2023
Rho Kappa Scholarship
The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies offers the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Scholarship to one North Carolina High School Senior who best exemplifies the core values of the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society.
One $500 award.
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Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2023
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies, in partnership with the Social Studies School Service
The Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes and honors the accomplishments of a social studies educator in the area of civil rights and civil liberties. Nominees inspire students to be fully informed about their civil rights and civil liberties assured by the Constitution. The teacher should be someone who inspires students to take informed action when they see injustices and to be responsible contributing members of our democracy. This award serves to honor a person who is striving to continue their work advancing civil rights and civil liberties. The recipient will be recognized at the annual state social studies conference.
One $200 cash award and plaque.
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Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2024