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...
by Kelly Ann Jones | Sep 11, 2021 | Front Page News, News and Views
The other day, I asked the children I was working with, not yet born twenty years ago on September 11, 2001, if they knew about the importance of today’s date, 9/11. It was a mixed response with some humor as one child explained she had been taught from kindergarten...
by David Trevaskis | Jun 28, 2021 | Front Page News, News and Views
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute just released a new report that evaluates what states expect K-12 students to learn in two key subjects: Civics and U.S. History. The in-depth standards reviews were conducted by a bipartisan team of veteran educators and subject-matter...
by David Trevaskis | Jun 4, 2021 | Front Page News, News and Views
June is Immigrant Heritage Month. Established in June 2014, it gives people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. It celebrates immigrants across the...
