NJCSS Annual Fall Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Busch Student Center, Rutgers University
"One Small Step for Man; One Giant Leap for Educators"
Conference Registration with Membership (Online Form) $90 (PDF)
Conference Registration for Active Membership Cards through August 2020 (Online Form) $65
(Click on link to Annual Conference in the Menu Bar for updated information)
Themed sessions for K-5, Psychology, Economics, World History, Civics in addition to K-12 Social Studies
You may also submit payment by PayPal. The link is at the bottom of this page.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: We confirm your registration immediately when we receive it. We emailed 252 confirmations with PARKING INSTRUCTIONS as of 9/30/19. Contact Hank Bitten (hbitten@optonline.net) if you have not received a confirmation email. It is also possible that your district has not mailed it to the NJCSS.
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2019 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
Call for Articles for TSS Journal in January 2020 - Deadline October 31, 2019
NJCSS E-Newsletter -
October 2019
September 2019
NJ Women Vote 2020 Suffrage History Resources (NJ Historical Commission)
History of Government Leaders Impeached by the House of Representatives
The NJ Historical Commission awarded a generous grant to the NJCSS for educational theater presentations in schools in commemoration of New Jersey's active role in the 100th anniversary of the women's suffrage movement. THANK YOU!
Register below to request financial support for your school to have a dramatic presentation on women suffrage
Click Here for Information and Registration
Nominate Outstanding Students for NJCSS Certificates & Awards (Deadline is March 15, 2020)
Middle School Students
High School Students
College Students
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 950 members 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
Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Busch Student Center, Rutgers University
"One Small Step for Man; One Giant Leap for Educators"
Conference Registration with Membership (Online Form) $90 (PDF)
Conference Registration for Active Membership Cards through August 2020 (Online Form) $65
(Click on link to Annual Conference in the Menu Bar for updated information)
Themed sessions for K-5, Psychology, Economics, World History, Civics in addition to K-12 Social Studies
You may also submit payment by PayPal. The link is at the bottom of this page.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: We confirm your registration immediately when we receive it. We emailed 252 confirmations with PARKING INSTRUCTIONS as of 9/30/19. Contact Hank Bitten (hbitten@optonline.net) if you have not received a confirmation email. It is also possible that your district has not mailed it to the NJCSS.
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2019 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
Call for Articles for TSS Journal in January 2020 - Deadline October 31, 2019
NJCSS E-Newsletter -
October 2019
September 2019
NJ Women Vote 2020 Suffrage History Resources (NJ Historical Commission)
History of Government Leaders Impeached by the House of Representatives
The NJ Historical Commission awarded a generous grant to the NJCSS for educational theater presentations in schools in commemoration of New Jersey's active role in the 100th anniversary of the women's suffrage movement. THANK YOU!
Register below to request financial support for your school to have a dramatic presentation on women suffrage
Click Here for Information and Registration
Nominate Outstanding Students for NJCSS Certificates & Awards (Deadline is March 15, 2020)
Middle School Students
High School Students
College Students
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 950 members 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
Teaching the Holocaust: Empowering Students Wed. Oct. 16, 2019 for High School Teachers at Ridgewood H.S (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Registration for High School Program Thu. Oct. 17, 2019 for Middle School Teachers at Ben Franklin M.S. (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Registration for Middle School Program Information: Lisa Wiater, lwiater@ridgewood.k12.nj.us Teaching Human Rights in Classrooms & Communities Sat. October 19, 2019 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, NY 10027 (Room 320C) Information: humanrightsed@columbia.edu ($345/$395) Announcement Community Engagement for human Rights & Social Justice Practices Fri. November 15, 2019 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, NY 10027 Information: humanrightsed@columbia.edu ($345/$395) Announcement NJ Council for History Education Conference at Princeton University Friday, December 6, 2019 Information is coming in September Tentative Program includes Dr. Andrew Delbanco & Dr. Eric Foner from Columbia University Live interview with Gen. David Patreaus conducted by Dr. Jennifer Keene from Chapman University NJ Women Vote 2020 Events http://discovernjhistory.org/announcing-nj-women-vote-the-19th-amendment-at 100 Mock Election Event for NJ schools Rightfully Hers Exhibit (Contact National Archives) Bicycle Slow Roll - May 16, 2020 (Haddonfield area) Women's Equality Day - August 27, 2020 (Trenton) Suffrage March - September 26, 2020 (New Brunswick area) More is coming! Introducing Best Practice Lessons on New Jersey! NJ Women NJ in the 1930s Publications May Newsletter Call for Manuscripts for our January 2020 edition is October 31, 2019 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2019 Individual articles are also on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2018 Individual articles are online at: https://wordpress.com/view/teaching-ss.org Bills Signed by Governor Murphy Passed: Teaching history of LGBT and persons with Disabilities (see our Links page for resources) Current bills being considered by the NJ Assembly and Senate with a direct impact on Social Studies A1095 - Civics instruction in high school as part of the 2 year requirement in U.S. History (2/14/19) This bill directs the State board to require at least one course specifically in civics or United States government as part of the social studies credit requirement for high school graduation. The requirement would begin with the 2020-2021 grade nine class. The bill also amends current law to require, rather than permit, school districts to use the Department of Education’s curriculum guidelines for civics in fulfilling the requirements established by N.J.S.18A:35-1 and 2 for a two-year course of study in United States history. (Click here for NJCSS summary of Civics curriculum guidelines) S2762 - NJCSS bill on Teaching Civics in Middle School (7/3/18) A4376 - Identical NJCSS bill on Teaching Civics in Middle School (9/13/18) 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: 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. Project Citizen Competition Middle School Division- Ridgefield Park - Mr. Michael Savino High School Division - Ridge H.S. (Bernards Township) Ms. Suzanne Ward We the People Competition First Place: East Brunswick H.S. Second Place: Marlboro H.S. Third Place: West Windsor-Plainsboro H.S. East Brunswick H.S. will represent NJ in the national competition in April in Washington, D.C. Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2019-20! (Only $25.00) 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 2019 Student Recognition Awards - *designates a plaque was presented Middle School Division North NJ - *Josh Fishkin, Ridgewood Public Schools High School Division North NJ - *Kimberly Rivera, Leonia Public Schools Isabella Cabarcos, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Nathaniel Dizor, Leonia Public Schools Shivi Dua - McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Vanessa Jagrup, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Central NJ - *Cameron Coyle - Robbinsville Public Schools Jessica D'Agostino, Holmdel Public Schools South NJ - *Anna Kuzmic, Point Pleasant Beach Public Schools Maya Lebron, Highland Regional Public Schools College Division North NJ - *Michael Novak, Seton Hall University Kalliopi Logothetis, Seton Hall University Central NJ - *Ryan Ciaccio, Rider University |
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