About This Conference
The National Council for the Social Studies' annual conference. The largest gathering of social studies, civics, history, and geography educators, featuring sessions on civic education, media literacy, and culturally responsive teaching.
Conference at a Glance
Attendance
3,500+
Exhibitors
150+
Founded
1921
Topics
Teaching & Curriculum
Previous & Upcoming Editions
Upcoming
Previous
- 2026Dec 4–6 · Chicago, IL
- 2025Dec 5–7 · Washington, DC
- 2024Dec 6–8 · Boston, MA
- 2023Dec 1–3 · Nashville, TN
- 2022Dec 2–4 · Philadelphia, PA
- 2021Nov 19–21 · Minneapolis, MN
- 2020Dec 4–6 (virtual) · Virtual
Pricing
TBD
Visit the conference website for detailed pricing tiers and early-bird discounts.
Key Details
Dates
Nov 19–21, 2027
Location
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Price Range
TBD
Topics
Teaching & Curriculum
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