Minnesota Council for the Social Studies


MCSS 2026 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Upcoming events

  • MCSS Conference 2026 - Cultivating Civic Spaces: Foundations for a Thriving Democracy

    • 20 Feb 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 4:00 PM
    • Macalester College - St. Paul, MN (Conference) and Minnesota Humanities Center - St. Paul, MN (Social)
    • 300
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    MCSS Conference 2026

    Cultivating Civic Spaces:
    Foundations for a Thriving Democracy

    The annual MCSS conference is a professional development opportunity for Minnesota social studies teachers of all grade levels. The conference includes keynote speakers, engaging sessions on disciplines and strategies, exhibitors, and catered continental breakfast and lunch. This year's conference will be held at the Macalester College in St. Paul on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

    7:00am - Registration Begins (Atwood 2nd Floor - Top of Stairs)

    7:15am - Breakfast Begins (Atwood Ballroom)

    7:45am - President's Welcome  (Atwood Ballroom)

    8:00am - Sessions Begin (Atwood - See session schedule)


    Social Studies Social Awards Dinner & Trivia Night

    The Social Studies Social is a social evening event. At the Social, MCSS honors outstanding social studies teachers, traditionally at the elementary, middle and high school levels in addition to a Lifetime Achievement Award. Attendees will enjoy a catered dinner, a keynote speaker, and a wonderful opportunity to network with other social studies educators. Anyone is welcome to attend the event. Registration prices are per person. This year's Social Studies Social will be held at the Minnesota Humanities Center in St. Paul on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

    5:30 pm - Social Hour (Atwood Cascade Room)

    6:00 pm - Awards, Dinner & Keynote (Atwood Cascade Room)

    8:00pm - Trivia Night (Atwood Cascade Room)


    Registration deadline for the Awards Dinner closes at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. 

    Payment: You may pay online with a major credit card or send a check payable to MCSS to: Crystal Johnson, MCSS Treasurer, 10877 Jersey Circle N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 before February 06, 2026.  After that time, please bring check or cash to the conference.

    Cancellations: Full refunds will be issued for notifications of cancellation received on or before Feb. 06, 2026.  No refund will be issued in the event of cancellation on or after Feb. 06, 2025.
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  • 2026 Exhibitor Registration for MCSS Annual Conference, February 20-21, 2026

    • 20 Feb 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 4:30 PM
    • Macalester College - St. Paul, MN (Conference) and Minnesota Humanities Center - St. Paul, MN (Social)
    • 30
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    Exhibitor Registration


    The MCSS Annual Conference is a professional development opportunity for Minnesota social studies teachers of all grade levels. The conference includes speakers and engaging sessions on disciplines and strategies. This year's conference will be held at Macalester College - St. Paul, MN Saturday February 21, 2026

    The Macalester College in St. Paul will be open to exhibitors to set up starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

    Dedicated exhibitor time for the conference attendees will last approximately two hours.

    We also welcome exhibitors to network with leading educators from around that region at our Social Studies Social on Friday evening, February 20, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. followed by trivia night at the Minnesota Humanities Center in St. Paul. You can register for the Social along with your exhibitor registration.
    **Exhibitors who would like to be included in the conference program must register by Friday, January 23, 2026.**

    Exhibitor registration closes Friday, February 6, 2026.



    Payment: You may pay online with a major credit card or send a check payable to MCSS to: Crystal Johnson, 10877 Jersey Circle North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. All exhibitor spaces must be paid by February 16, 2026.

    Cancellations: Full refunds will be issued for notifications of cancellation received on or before February 6, 2026. No refund will be issued in the event of cancellation on or after February 6, 2026.
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MCSS 2025 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

We would like to thank the MCSS 2025 conference sponsors for their generosity and support! Your support for social studies education and educators is valued and appreciated.

Lunch Sponsor:


Social Studies Social Teacher of the Year, Keynote & Trivia Night Sponsors




Comments from MCSS Conference attendees:

"This year's sessions were the best yet! I am looking forward to attending in the future."

"I so appreciate the work MCSS is doing to bring elementary teachers into this experience."

"It's an incredible way to network and learn about available resources before entering the classroom and something I'll return for in future years."


Breakout session resources from past conferences

Only current MCSS members have access to resources from breakout sessions.


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