by David Trevaskis | May 21, 2024 | Front Page News, News and Views
As PCSS continues to undergo a year of revision and renewal, we are working with partners to provide many events for Pennsylvania social studies educators. Check out this opportunity— Attention Southeast PA Educators: You are invited to attend the first-ever...
by David Trevaskis | Nov 19, 2023 | Current Events, Front Page News, News and Views
PCSS polled some of our veteran teachers about how they are handling teaching about January 6th, and a number said that "because of the politics in their school district," they were not even mentioning it. Others are diving into the materials produced by the January...
by David Trevaskis | Mar 16, 2023 | Front Page News, News and Views
We are excited to share the Winter 2023 issue of Social Studies Journal (SSJ), a publication of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies. Download (PDF, 3.8MB)...
by David Trevaskis | Feb 21, 2022 | Front Page News, News and Views
We have an opportunity on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 when the clock strikes 2:22 (both a.m. and p.m.), for a special moment, 2:22 on 2/22/22. Looking for a great way to celebrate that moment? Donate to the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies (PCSS) It will be...
by Kelly Ann Jones | Jan 19, 2022 | Front Page News, News and Views
The Courts, Community, and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit announced today that it is hosting an essay contest for 5th and 6th grade classes focused on civics, citizenship, and the concept of the “Rule of Law.” The essay prompt is:...
by Kelly Ann Jones | Dec 6, 2021 | Front Page News, News and Views
Conference & Award Nominations Kevin Wagner, the program chair for 7-12 social studies at Carlisle Area High School, a past PCSS Board member, frequent conference presenter, and current board member of the Middle States Council for Social Studies, asked PCSS to...
