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MCSS promotes all areas of social studies through collaborations with other educational non-profits and the MA Department of Education. We advocate at the state and national level to recognize social studies education. Given our nation’s fractured discourse and challenges to its foundational democratic values, we are especially committed to the advancement of Civic education. Below are some of the ways we are working to advance social studies, and ways that you can join the effort.
Join MCSS. Join the Board. What’s in it for You?
For over fifty years, the MCSS has been the professional home for social studies teachers and leaders across the state. We work in collaboration with districts, non-profits and the MA Department of Education to: deliver meaningful, quality professional development -...
“NOW WHAT?” – Webinar series on Teaching Social Studies in a Transformed Political Era
MCSS will host a series of conversations, Now What?, about the various challenges K-12 educators are encountering in the current political upheaval. Visit the series website here. Session dates will be available soon. Educators nationwide have voiced concern...
NCSS Opening Reception
Experience a view of the city like no other. Celebrate opening night of NCSS at the Prudential Tower. Enjoy a reception with food, drinks, and fun, courtesy of your friends from Imagine Learning. Friday, November 22 7:30 – 9:30 pm [pdf-embedder...
Building Access to DBQ for Multilingual Learners
For multilingual learners, DBQs can be prohibitively complex. Learn how to build accessibility into your DBQs for MLs with resources designed by a team of history teachers and EL specialists. These are open-source and can be supplemented with in-person or...
Voices Across Time – Exploring Cultural and Ethnic Enclaves in New England
Voices Across Time are unique local history tours sponsored by MCSS and scheduled through the NCSS Conference. Sign up at the conference website. Tours Include: The Jewish Immigration Experience Women’s Heritage Trail China Town and the South End Went End and...
NCSS Registration and Volunteer Opportunities
The 104th NCSS Annual Conference is in Boston! November 22-24. Register here. Register as a volunteer and receive a healthy discount! Information here.
A Teacher’s Guide to the 2024 Presidential Election
Enjoy this Teacher’s Guide to the 2024 Presidential Election, an essential resource guide created by MCSS to support educators at all grade levels as they teach students about the upcoming election.
Janet Applefield – Featured Speaker at NCSS Evening Reception for NE Educators
Three of New England’s leading professional associations dedicated to history and social studies education welcome you to an evening reception to meet colleagues from the region and learn about these organizations. The reception will feature an address by Janet...
Join the 2024 Massachusetts Provincial Congress on October 11th, Concord, MA
The 2024 Massachusetts Provincial Congress, October 11th 2024 -- Concord, MA “Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities” Location: First Parish in Concord and the Wright Tavern Time: Friday, October 11 – 10:00 – 4:00 (refreshments will be...
Massachusetts Civic Learning Week – March 11-15
REGISTER TODAY FOR MASSACHUSETTS CIVIC LEARNING WEEK March 11 - 15, 2024 Take a moment to check out what’s happening and register for some of the events. The theme this year is 2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force, and we have a full lineup of...