Social studies educators teach students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of citizenship in a participatory democracy. 

View the MCSS 2018 Annual Conference Keynote Address by Ms. Barbara McCormack, Vice President of Education at the Newseum in Washington D.C at the following links:

Part 1- https://youtu.be/mNkwcFqQCV8

Part 2- https://youtu.be/wf_L8Ka7UIo

MCSS, Maine's local affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies, is YOUR statewide professional Social Studies organization. Run entirely by volunteers, we welcome teachers, administrators, librarians, and all those who love Social Studies to help us advocate for and improve the Social Studies in Maine.

Professional Development Opportunities

Please visit us on Twitter at Maine Council(@MaineCSS) and on Facebook at Maine Council for the Social Studies