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Upcoming Dates
- 103rd NCSS Conference:
Dec 1 – Dec 3, 2023
Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way S,
Nashville, TN 37203 US
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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.
Latest News from PCSS
Join PA Civics on Zoom for the State of Civic Education on Monday, March 10
Join PA Civics on Zoom for the State of Civic Education on Monday, March 10 PA Civics is excited to welcome Gov. Josh Shapiro and a bipartisan panel of legislators to speak at our 2025 State of Civic Education in Pennsylvania on Monday, March 10 at 4 pm via Zoom. Register here to reserve your […]
Attention Southeast PA Educators
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 PA Civics Educator Forum on October 4th at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. PA […]
PCSS Polled Veteran Teachers About Handling January 6th
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 6th House Committee. Our longtime PCSS colleague, Methacton High School […]
Winter 2023 issue of Social Studies Journal (SSJ)
We are excited to share the Winter 2023 issue of Social Studies Journal (SSJ), a publication of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies.
Celebrate Twos Day by Donating to PCSS!
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 more than 11 years before we get to […]
Third Circuit to Host Essay Contest for 5th & 6th Grade Classes
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: “What does the Rule of Law mean to […]
2021/2022 Social Studies Journal
We are excited to share the 2021/2022 issue of Social Studies Journal (SSJ), a publication of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies.
Middle States Council for Social Studies
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 share with our members two items that may be of interest to the PCSS […]