-- Announcements --
--Upcoming Event Featuring MDCSS President Joey Landgraf--
October 21st
Virtual Lecture: Major Developments in American Constitutional History – Part II
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Join Historic Annapolis for a compelling evening of civic learning on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT) via Zoom. This free virtual lecture, part of the Historic Annapolis 2025 Lecture Series, features Dr. Francene Engel, a distinguished scholar in American constitutional law and civics education. Dr. Engel will delve into the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on landmark cases that shaped judicial review and the development of the due process clauses in the 5th and 14th Amendments.
We’re especially proud to highlight that this event will be cohosted by MDCSS’s very own Joey Landgraf, President of the Maryland Council for Social Studies. Joey will share insights into MDCSS’s ongoing efforts to promote civic education and historical understanding across Maryland.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for educators, students, and history enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of constitutional history and engage with leaders in the field.
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Cost: FREE
Location: Zoom (registration required)
Recording Available: Yes, for all registrants
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Let’s show our support for Joey and MDCSS by attending and spreading the word!
--Congratulations to the Maryland Winner!--
Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year
Maryland Council for Social Studies would like to join our partners at Maryland Council for Civic and History Education in congratulating the Maryland Winner of the History Teacher of the Year Award presented by the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History:
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James Baker of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
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We are excited to celebrate Mr. Baker's accomplishment and his professional contributions to the field of history education Please see the following press release from our partners Maryland Council for Civic & History Education for more information.
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NEWS RELEASE
Maryland Council for Civics and History Education
August, 2025
Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year – Maryland Winner
Baltimore, July 22, 2025
We are proud to announce that the 2025 Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year Award winner is James Baker of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.
What is the Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year Award?
The Gilder Lehrman Institute seeks out the finest history teachers in the United States so we can acknowledge the important work they do. Since 2004, we have recognized 1,000+ outstanding elementary, middle, and high school teachers in each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and US Territories.
Each state convenes a committee of history teachers, professors, and other education professionals to review the nominated teachers in their state. Each state winner is awarded $1,000 and becomes a nominee in the national contest. The national panel of eminent historians, former winners, and master teachers selects one national winner for the $10,000 award.
James will be honored at an award ceremony later this year. Details of the event will be forthcoming.
Media Contact:
Marcie Taylor-Thoma, PhD
Email:marciethoma@gmail.com
Phone number:410-991-7107
Website: www.marylandciviced.org
--NCSS 105th Annual Conference is in DC this Year!--
Elevate your teaching journey in the heart of vibrant Washington, D.C.! @NCSSnetwork invites social studies educators, retirees, professionals and enthusiasts to connect with fellow colleagues and plunge into learning at #NCSS2025.
MDCSS will see you there!
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Meet with thousands of social studies educators, administrators, and professionals from across the country to inspire your usage of best practices and rejuvenate with others in the social studies profession. You will leave the conference with strong strategies for delivering instruction that engages students, the best ways to advocate for the most pressing issues of social studies education, and a network of colleagues to support you throughout the year.
Check Out Our Updated Calendar!
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MDCSS aims to connect you with the most up-to-date opportunities to grow your craft as a social studies educator. Our calendar now features various professional learning opportunities in the field, including in-person and virtual courses, workshops, lectures, and more! Most opportunities are free of cost, but those requiring a fee will be denoted with a dollar sign ($).
