Social Studies Organizations (State and National)
State
Geographic Educators of Nebraska (GEON)
The mission of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska is to improve the quality and quantity of geographic education in the schools of Nebraska.
The mission of Humanities Nebraska is to help Nebraskans explore what connects us and makes us human.
Nebraska Council on Economic Education
The Council provides resources for professional development, graduate education, workshops, classroom activities and academic competitions for teachers and students in K-12 and post-secondary institutions.
The Nebraska State Bar Foundation is dedicated to serving the citizens of Nebraska and the legal profession through the administration and funding of innovative and creative programs directed toward the improvement of the administration of justice and the fulfillment of the American vision of equal justice for all.
The Nebraska State Council for Social Studies
The Nebraska State Council for Social Studies plays a leadership role in education in Nebraska by creating a collaborative space for all Social Studies organizations in the state to operate, and to serve the interest of members of the National Council for the Social Studies and this state’s affiliation.
Nebraska State Historical Society
The Nebraska State Historical Society’s programming brings history to life by combining fascinating artifacts and stories with curiosity and fun ways to engage. The Society offers group tours of the Nebraska History Museum or its historic sites, and a variety of virtual program opportunities.
National
The Center for Civic Education is a national network of scholars, educators, and supporters whose mission is to prepare engaged citizens, sustain democracy, and transform lives.
Close Up programs help students and teachers engage with policy and media experts, advocacy and NGO leaders, and educational institutions to gain insights on history, government, and public policy.
National Council on Economic Education
The National Center on Education and the Economy unites educators, policymakers, researchers, and communities to build education systems that don’t just prepare young people for the future but prepare them to shape it.
National Council for Geographic Education
NCGE is a national organization that supports geography teaching at all levels to ensure that all students graduate with the knowledge and perspective to be engaged and responsible global citizens.
National Council for the Social Studies
The National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education, engaging and supporting NCSS engages educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.
National Geographic Society offers a wide assortment of professional learning opportunities for educators engaging with students from pre-K to post-secondary, with programs and resources ranging from in-the-field projects to digital resources to online networks to grant opportunities and courses.