Join the Middle States Council for the Social Studies
Your voice. Your community. Your profession.
Whether you teach pre-K, elementary, middle school, high school, or at the university level, you belong here.
The Middle States Council for the Social Studies (MSCSS) is the oldest professional social studies organization in the country—and today, we’re more energized than ever about supporting the educators who inspire students to understand their world, engage in their communities, and participate in our democracy.
And the best part? Membership is FREE.
Why Join?
🤝 Connect with an Amazing Community
Build relationships with social studies educators, leaders, professors, and advocates across the Middle States region and beyond. Share ideas, collaborate, and know that you’re part of a community that understands the work you do.
📚 Grow Your Practice
Access opportunities to learn, explore innovative teaching practices, and stay connected to the ideas and conversations shaping social studies education.
🎤 Have a Voice in Our Profession
Social studies education matters. Your perspective matters. MSCSS provides opportunities to contribute to important conversations about teaching, learning, civic engagement, curriculum, and the future of our profession.
🌎 Connect Across Grade Levels
Great social studies education is a continuum. Whether you’re introducing young learners to their communities, preparing high school students for civic life, or preparing the next generation of educators, there is a place for you at MSCSS.
🏆 Celebrate Our Profession
We recognize the incredible educators doing meaningful work in classrooms and communities. Be part of an organization committed to elevating and celebrating social studies education.
💙 Be Part of Something With History—and a Future
For generations, MSCSS has brought educators together around a shared belief: social studies education is essential to a thriving society. Now, we invite you to help shape what comes next.
Membership is FREE. Your voice is priceless.
Join a community of educators who believe that social studies isn’t just about understanding the past—it’s about empowering students to shape the future.