Fall Conference 2018 (K-12 Social Studies Teachers) - Monday, October 22, 2018, Busch Student Center, Rutgers University Theme - "The Times They Are a-Changin!" (5 PD Hours Provider #820)
Presenters: (Click on "Presenters" for the Online Form) pdf version
Exhibitors: (Click on "Exhibitors" for the Online Form) pdf version
Conference Registration: (Click on "Conference Registration" for the Online Form) (Early Bird Special) pdf version
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018 (Next issue will be online around August 30, 2018)
Current bills being considered by the NJ Assembly and Senate with a direct impact on Social Studies
NEW - S2762 - NJCSS bill on Teaching Civics in Middle School (7/3/18)
A1095 - Civics instruction in high school as part of the 2 year requirement in U.S. History (1/9/18)
A 884 - Instructional mandate on contributions of veterans and history of patriotic holidays (1/9/18)
A 578 - Geography (1/9/18)
A308 - Requirement to pass Citizenship Test as a high school graduation requirement (1/9/18)
Inform your state representatives about your position
Connecting with our NJ state legislators: (Local and state government decision directly affect everyone - especially educators!)
By District: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp By Name: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectMun.asp
Assembly Committee: Education
Lampitt, Pamela R. - Chair Jasey, Mila M. - Vice-Chair Caputo, Ralph R. Danielsen, Joe DiMaso, Serena
Schaer, Gary S. Schepisi, Holly T. Thomson, Edward H. Timberlake, Britnee N. Wolfe, David W. Zwicker, Andrew
Senate Committee: Education
Ruiz, M. Teresa - Chair Turner, Shirley K. - Vice-Chair Beach, James Doherty, Michael J. Thompson, Samuel D.
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is the only statewide association in New Jersey devoted solely to social studies education. A major goal and accomplishment of the NJCSS has been to bring together educators from all social studies disciplines, including history, economics, political science, sociology geography, anthropology, and psychology.
Our members are elementary, intermediate, secondary and college educators as well as other professionals who share the commitment to the Social studies. Together, NJCSS members work toward a better understanding of the social studies and its importance in developing responsible participation in social, political, and economic life. Contact Hank Bitten at: hbitten@optonline.net
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Upcoming Events NJ/National History Day Training - July 31, 2018 at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Register: norrisn@wpunj.edu Between Violence and Non-Violence: Hindu Muslim Encounters in South Asia - August 15, 2018 Camden Country College, Blackwood Campus - Room 101, Forum in the Connector Building Register: vconcordia@camdencc.edu or 856-227-7200 x4333 Young Patriots Day at the Princeton Battlefield State Park - Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 Contact: wrmarsch@gmail.com NJCSS Fall Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers - Monday, October 22, 2018 Contact: hbitten@optonline.net Teach Europe - Friday, October 26, 2018 Center for European Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick Register: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJUlPUELS8eVLwx Introducing Best Practice Lessons on New Jersey! NJ Women NJ in the 1930s Publications June Newsletter May Newsletter Call for Manuscripts for our August 2018 edition is May 1, 2018 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2017 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2017 Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2018-19! Online Registration Form PDF Registration Form Payment may be made by PayPal (link is below), PO, or check. Mail your PO or check to NJCSS, Rutgers University-Busch Campus, 640 Bartholomew Road, Suite 103, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Student Recognition Awards - *designates a plaque will be presented Middle School Division Central NJ - *Shruthi Gopinath, Melvin H. Kreps, East Windsor Public Schools South NJ - *Eric Rivera, ExCEL Program- Bridgeton Public School High School Division North NJ - *Justin Gabriel, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Harshal Agrawal, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Paul Iwarat, Lincoln HS, Jersey City Public Schools Kaitlyn Reyes - McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Central NJ - *Marta Hernandez - North Plainfield Public Schools South NJ - *Madison Dennehy, Lacey High School - Lacey Township Public Schools College Division *Logan Germano, Middlesex County College Teacher of the Year Award Elementary Teacher Award (K-5) Secondary Teacher Award (6-12) pdf version for Elementary Teacher pdf version for Secondary Teacher We the People Competition Results Congratulations to East Brunswick H.S. who will represent NJ in the national competition in April. West-Windsor Plainsboro North (2nd Place), Marlboro H.S. (3rd Place) Civic Education Awards to Bayonne, Hopewell Valley, Montclair, and Steinert HS (Hamilton Twp.) |
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