National Council for the Social Studies Affiliated Council
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies is an affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies. Affiliation with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is available to groups and councils that share similar goals and purposes as the NCSS. You can find a list of all affiliated groups and relevant resources for these groups here. Additionally, here is a calendar of NCSS & Affiliated Council Events.
One of the highest honors that an NCSS Affiliated Council can obtain are Gold Star and Silver Star status. Gold Star and Silver Star Councils exhibit high membership recruitment, engagement, and retention. They also promote best practices in the social studies profession and advocate for the social studies. The North Carolina Council for the Social Studies has submitted its application for Gold Star and Silver Star status. We will keep you updated on our progress in the process with NCSS.