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Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies
PCSS promotes quality Social Studies education from kindergarten to higher learning by:
- Advocating the Social Studies at all levels of education in Pennsylvania.
- Promoting the analysis, dissemination and evaluation of Social Studies materials.
- Examining and recommending certification requirements for teachers.
- Assisting educators in organizing local Social Studies councils for professional development.
- Cooperating with schools, districts, intermediate units and other interested parties on Social Studies projects.
The Cahn Collaborative is a loosely organized group of programs and individuals intended to both honor and perpetuates the life work of Edgar Cahn. See https://pcssonline.org/the-cahn-collaborative/
NCSS Conference for 2025
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Middle States Council for the Social Studies
We the People PA is a program of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies.
Educator Development Opportunity
Five slots open at Boston training August 4th through 9th for Pennsylvania 4th-8th grade teachers working with high-need students, a $600 stipend, classroom materials, and more as part of a northeastern consortium.
Student Voices: Moments in History, Herstory, and Current Events
Latest News from PCSS
Spring 2025 Journal is Now Available!
Jessica B. Schocker, PhD, Penn State Berks Associate Professor of Social Studies Education and Women’s Studies and Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Editor of our award-winning Social Studies Journal, shares the news that the Spring 2025 edition has been...
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Summer Programs
This summer the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia will offer five exciting professional development programs for elementary, middle, and high school educators. These programs are presented at their convenient location on Philadelphia's Independence Mall. The...
St. Luke Catholic School Law Day—We the People Essay
Constance Orkin, a teacher at St. Luke Catholic School in Glenside, submitted this essay from her 6th graders at the school in response to a Federal Courts Essay Contest. Her graphic organizer and adverb lesson provide a wonderful model for attacking any such...
Upcoming Dates
- 104th NCSS Conference: November 22nd-24th, 2024
Historic Boston!