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• Social Studies Olympiad 2026

  • Start
    04 Nov 2025
  • End
    06 Mar 2026
  • Location
    Virtual Event

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  THEME: Social Studies for All: Exploring the Bill of Rights

  Location: All events offsite 

  March 6, 2026 Registration Deadline

  March 31, 2026 Event Selection Deadline

  April 17, 2026 Deadline for mailing offsite event materials

  After May 11, 2021 Results communicated and published

  The Michigan Council for the Social Studies proudly presents its 2026 Olympiad theme: "Social Studies for All: Exploring the Bill of Rights." This year’s theme calls on students to dive deeply into the foundational freedoms that shape American democracy. Rooted in the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights safeguards our individual liberties—freedom of speech, religion, and the press; the right to a fair trial; protection from unreasonable searches and seizures; and more.

  “Social Studies for All” emphasizes that every student—regardless of background, ability, or identity—has a voice in our democratic story. Through research, debate, creative expression, and community engagement, students will explore how the Bill of Rights continues to evolve and influence life in the United States. Participants will examine both historical roots and modern interpretations, reflecting on how these rights have been protected, challenged, and expanded over time. They will also consider how the Bill of Rights applies to current issues—from digital privacy to freedom of expression on social media—making connections between the past and the present.

  By engaging with this theme, students won't just study the Bill of Rights—they will embody it. They'll become thoughtful citizens who understand their rights, recognize their responsibilities, and are empowered to participate in our constitutional democracy. Let the 2026 MCSS Olympiad inspire a new generation of informed, empathetic, and active civic leaders.

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• D3 in TC: Inquiry, Impact, Integrity

  • Start
    10 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11 Apr 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM

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  In an age of information overload where credible research, biased opinion, and outright misinformation often coexist, students need more than just content knowledge; they need the analytical skills to navigate, evaluate, and make sense of the sources they encounter. Dimension 3 of the C3 Framework emphasizes the ability to analyze sources and use evidence to support claims and conclusions within an inquiry process. Now more than ever, these skills are essential across all grade levels.

  At the 2026 Annual MCSS Conference, educators will find an array of sessions and keynotes designed to meet this moment. Across two dynamic days, attendees will select from more than sixty concurrent sessions offering practical tools, research-based strategies, and age-appropriate approaches for building students’ source analysis and reasoning skills.

  Whether you’re a veteran educator or new to the profession, this is an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside peers who share a commitment to preparing students for informed civic life.

  Registration remains just $150 for members and $200 for non-members.

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