Minnesota Council for the Social Studies

Attention MCSS conference attendees! We will be hosting a food drive in support of @huskiesfoodpantry . Any non-perishable donation will get you a voucher to receive an additional book at the conference this weekend. Thank you all for helping us support this great cause!

We are just a week away from our 2025 MCSS Conference co-hosted at St. Cloud State with the SCSU Social Studies Club. Below you’ll see our schedule for check-in and our schedule of sessions for the day. For more information, please visit MCSS.org

We are a week away from our 2025 MCSS Teacher of the Year Gala honoring our 3 Teachers of the Year and our Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. For more information on the gala, including the schedule please visit mcss.org

From the President of the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies on Executive Order Ending Racial Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

To register for the MCSS Annual Social Studies Social and #MCSS25 conference on February 22-23 at St. Cloud State University, please visit mcss.org/conference

Organizing partners include the Minnesota Chapter - Federal Bar Association, LWV Minnesota, MN Council on the Social Studies, MN Department of Education, MN Humanities Council, MN Youth Council, TeachingCivics.org, YMCA Center for Youth Voice, and civics organizations.

This civics summit is a new, collaborative effort to jumpstart the new civics standards for 11th and 12th graders in Minnesota, to support teachers in their engagement of students in civics and voting.

Register for this free pre-conference opportunity, please visit www.lwvmn.org/civics

The Minnesota Council for the Social Studies is proud to co-host a free #MCSS25 pre-conference opportunity entitled The Minnesota Civics Summit at St. Cloud State University on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm prior to our Social Studies Social event.

We also would like to extend our congratulations to Texas Council for the Social Studies President-Elect, MCSS member, and history foodie, @socialstudiestx.bsky.social on his election to the NCSS Board of Directors.

Congratulations to @coachdkendrick.bsky.social on his election as Vice President of the National Council for the Social Studies. MCSS looks forward to working with you on the planning and implementation of #NCSS27 in Minneapolis!

Introducing our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Winner, Scott Noet.

Per the National Council for the Social Studies:
Reminder: The NCSS Board of Directors & Officer Election Ballot closes TOMORROW, January 15, 2025. NCSS members in good standing as of October 15, 2024 are eligible to vote.

👉 Learn about the candidates and submit your vote today! hubs.li/Q02-04BV0

If you plan on staying overnight, our room rate at the Courtyard by Marriot is $149 for a King Room with sofa bed, or a 2 room with 2-Queen suite
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We're excited to announce our conference lineup for Sunday, Feb. 23, featuring 35 PD sessions.

Register today at mcss.org/conference

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You can also join us for the Social Studies Social on Saturday, Feb. 22, when we honor our teachers of the year and host our annual trivia night!

MCSS is honored & excited to introduce our MCSS 2025 Keynote Speakers: Walter Greason, Tim Fielder & Michael Dando. Hear them Saturday Feb 22 at the "Social Studies Social" and Sunday during the MCSS Conference. Don't miss it! Register today mcss.wildapricot.org/event-581904...

See you at MCSS 2025 in St. Cloud February 22-23 for our annual conference with the theme of "Setting the Standard: Illuminating Our Path Forward"

That's right, this year MCSS is on a SUNDAY with our famous "Social Studies Social" the evening before. Register now mcss.wildapricot.org/conference.

Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you have an opportunity to share memories with those you love.
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Help spread the word! The Minnesota Council for the Social Studies has officially joined the @bsky.app network. MCSS supports, advocates for, and celebrates excellence in the teaching and learning of social studies in Minnesota.
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We are proud to co-host #NCSS2027 in Minneapolis!