Dr. Lawrence Paska is the Executive Director of National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, district and state supervisors and administrators, and educators from around the world focused on social studies learning. As NCSS’ chief staff executive, he is responsible for implementing the strategic priorities, policies, and actions approved by the NCSS Board of Directors, and expanding a network of social studies professionals nationwide.

Full bio: https://www.socialstudies.org/about/lawrence-m-paska