History of MSCSS!
         What is the MSCSS?

Founded in 1903, the Middle States Council for the Social
Studies (MSCSS) is the oldest professional organization in
the country devoted solely to social studies education.
MSCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening
and advocating social studies as a core discipline. With
members across the country, MSCSS serves as an
umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, college
and university professional, who are involved with all social
studies disciplines. The mission of MSCSS is to provide
leadership, service, and support for social studies
educators of all levels.

Social studies educators teach students the content,
knowledge, intellectual skills, and civic values necessary
for fulfilling the duties of active and participatory citizenship.
MSCSS uses grants and awards to recognize and
encourage professionalism and leadership among
educators engaged in social studies education. Social
studies educators play a critical role as citizens in their
respective communities, states, country and the world.

MSCSS serves as a clearinghouse of ideas, materials and
trends in social studies. Our publications and conferences
provide a vehicle for communicating and connecting with
NCSS and with state and local social studies councils
within a region, its own members, and other professional
organizations.