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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/
106th NCSS Annual Conference | Chicago, IL | December 4-6, 2026
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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.
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Kenneth Kubistek, Pennsylvania History Teacher of the Year
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Exciting Opportunity: United States Senate Youth Program for Pennsylvania Students
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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...
Upcoming Dates
- 104th NCSS Conference: November 22nd-24th, 2024
Historic Boston!