-- Announcements --
--MSDE ANNOUNCEMENT--
Public Comment Period for Social Studies Framework Now Open
On January 30, 2025, MSDE announced that local superintendents are being notified through the Superintendent’s Update that the public comment period for the proposed revisions to the social studies frameworks will open soon. Beginning Monday, February 3rd, stakeholders will be able to review the proposed revisions and submit feedback through the SFVC website. The public comment period will remain open until March 4th. Your engagement in this process has been invaluable—please feel free to share this information within your networks as appropriate.
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Make your voice heard and share your inputs on the social studies framework revisions today!
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2025 MDCSS SPRING CONFERENCE
--SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025--
The Maryland Council for Social Studies is excited to announce our Annual Spring Conference:
Maryland Civil Rights Journey - Then & Now.
This year, we are returning to the beautiful Eastern Shore, with the conference scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland.
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We invite presenters to submit proposals tied to the conference theme. Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to seeing you there!
MDCSS is proud to announce the 2025 Social Studies Professional of the Year Awards
Nominations are now closed. Thank you to our Nominators!
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These awards are conferred each year at the Annual MDCSS Spring Conference to deserving Social Studies professionals and educators throughout Maryland. Award winners are nominated by their colleagues and nominations are reviewed and voted upon by the Maryland Council for Social Studies Board of Directors. The Maryland Civic Education Coalition Civic Leader of the Year award is selected and conferred by the Maryland Civic Education Coalition each year. In addition to their award and recognition at the Annual Spring Conference, the winners were recognized and honored on the floor of the Maryland General Assembly during an open session at the State House in Annapolis.
Check Out Our Updated Calendar!
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MDCSS aims to connect you with the most up-to-date opportunities to grow your craft as a social studies educator. Our calendar now features various professional learning opportunities in the field, including in-person and virtual courses, workshops, lectures, and more! Most opportunities are free of cost, but those requiring a fee will be denoted with a dollar sign ($).
