Since 1921, NCSS has grown to be the largest association in the nation devoted solely to social studies education. The NCSS membership is organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, which include social studies teachers, supervisors, curriculum writers, college and university faculty members, and others who share our goal of preparing young people for the office of citizen. Information Literacy Goals, Areas of Interest, Publications, Standards, etc. Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. NCSS Curriculum Standards for Social Studies reflect this definition and provide an articulated K-12 social studies program that serves as a framework for the integration of other national standards in social stuides and other content areas.
Information literacy is an essential skill for the office of citizen.