ABOUT

Advancing Social Studies Education in New Hampshire

The NHCSS is dedicated to developing an active and informed citizenry by strengthening and supporting social studies education in New Hampshire through all parts of the social studies – civics, economics, geography, history, sociology, psychology, archaeology, anthropology and law.

MISSION

The NHCSS is dedicated to developing an active and informed citizenry by strengthening and supporting social studies education in New Hampshire through all parts of the social studies – civics, economics, geography, history, sociology, psychology, archaeology, anthropology and law.

OBJECTIVES

• Serves as an advocate for the social studies within the educational community and the governmental system
• Recognizes excellence in social studies teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels
• Provides resources and professional development in social studies for educators
• Provides a forum for educators using social studies at all levels of instruction to interact and learn from each other
• Informs social studies educators about current developments and opportunities in the field
• Promotes and publicly recognize student and educator excellence in the social studies
• Promotes interest and involvement in the social studies