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LCSS is an NCSS Affiliated Council and a Gold Star Council as designated by NCSS.
LCSS MISSION STATEMENT
To advocate and support Louisiana social studies educators with leadership and ongoing professional development to maintain innovative and rigorous content learning experiences in the classroom.
Welcome to the Louisiana Council for Social Studies!
We are delighted to have you visit our community of passionate educators, students, and lifelong learners dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of Louisiana’s history, culture, and society. Whether you are a seasoned teacher, a new educator, or someone interested in the social sciences, you are an essential part of our mission to inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and promote active engagement with the world around us.
At the Louisiana Council for Social Studies, we believe that understanding our past and present is key to shaping a better future. Our organization provides valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and a supportive network to help you bring social studies to life in your classroom and community.
Join us in celebrating Louisiana’s unique heritage, sharing innovative ideas, and working together to cultivate informed, engaged citizens who appreciate the diversity and complexity of our state and the world.
Thank you for being part of our vibrant community — we look forward to collaborating with you!
Objectives of the Organization:
To provide professional development opportunities for social studies educators.
To promote innovative teaching strategies and resources.
To encourage the study of Louisiana’s rich history and diverse cultures.
To facilitate collaboration and networking among educators and community stakeholders.
To advocate for high-quality social studies education in Louisiana schools.
To provide leadership in Louisiana by:
(1). Engaging and supporting teachers in strengthening and advocating social studies.
(2). Promoting the continuous improvement of teaching and learning of the social studies.
(3). Promoting the professional growth of social studies teachers.
(4). Encouraging research in the social studies.
To promote the organization of and the cooperation with other Councils for the Social Studies.
To cooperate and work with the National Council for Social Studies in matters of common interest.
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