NJCSS September 2021 Newsletter
Telling Our Story: Living in New Jersey in the 1770's
Application: Deadline: September 30, 2021
Video Invitation (15 minutes)
The NJ Historical Commission has awarded the NJCSS a grant to conduct research relating to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Teacher-Scholars/college students are offered a stipend for an anticipated 28 hours of research and writing. Click on the title above for information.
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2021 Edition) NEW!
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
2021-2022 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Student Application
Application Form
Deadline to submit applications is Monday, October 11, 2021
Two New Jersey students will be selected as delegates by an esteemed panel in the fall to represent the State of New Jersey in the Washington Week educational program and receive a one-time undergraduate college $10,000 scholarship. Every public or nonpublic principal in New Jersey may nominate one outstanding junior or senior to be considered for the United States Senate Youth Program.
Congratulations to Timothy Cullen, Leonia High School!!!
Timothy Cullen, Leonia High School (NJ): The United States Entry into the Great War, 1917-1918
One of the Top Ten winners in the inaugural Gilder Lehrman contest on
American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest.
Each of the ten winners received a $500 prize and a one-year subscription to American History: 1493-1945, the fully digitized Gilder Lehrman Collection. Visit this page to receive an alert when the 2021-2022 contest opens.
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
We will be virtual in October 2021
Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
Google Drive K-12 Curriculum Resources on Interdisciplinary Climate Education (4/21/21)
2020 NJ Financial Literacy & Career & Life Skills Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020) (Begin p. 21)
Educating for Democracy Roadmap (39 pp)
Educating for Democracy Report: Excellence in History & Civics (34 pp)
The Road Forward (NJ Health & Safety Guidance for 2021-22 School Year)
Still Waiting
A Children's Story Book about Climate Change
Authored & Illustrated by Danielle Lee (High School Student)
To request author visit, paper books, or a FREE digital copy, please email Danielle Lee
The NJ Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for the Richard J. Hughes Award, the Mildred Barry Garvin Prize, and Awards of Recognition
Learn more about submission information and deadlines here.
New Jersey Historical Commission Conference
Call for Poster and Projects
Save the date for the all-virtual 2021 New Jersey History Conference, We’re Still Here: Indigenous History and Persistence, scheduled for November 12-13, 2021. Please note that both days of the conference will take place virtually. Registration and a preliminary program will be available in the next few weeks.
We are now accepting submissions to the virtual Posters and Projects Session. This a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students as well as emerging professionals to share their work with a public audience. Check out the Call for Posters and Projects for more information. The deadline to submit is October 8.
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2021-22)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Darcey Brooten
Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Thomas Montesion
Mount Pleasant Middle School, Livingston, NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Shelly Lettington
Watchung Hills Regional High School, Watchung Hills, NJ
Shamshadeen Mayers
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ
Congratulations!
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2021 Edition
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2020 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
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
Telling Our Story: Living in New Jersey in the 1770's
Application: Deadline: September 30, 2021
Video Invitation (15 minutes)
The NJ Historical Commission has awarded the NJCSS a grant to conduct research relating to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Teacher-Scholars/college students are offered a stipend for an anticipated 28 hours of research and writing. Click on the title above for information.
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2021 Edition) NEW!
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
2021-2022 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Student Application
Application Form
Deadline to submit applications is Monday, October 11, 2021
Two New Jersey students will be selected as delegates by an esteemed panel in the fall to represent the State of New Jersey in the Washington Week educational program and receive a one-time undergraduate college $10,000 scholarship. Every public or nonpublic principal in New Jersey may nominate one outstanding junior or senior to be considered for the United States Senate Youth Program.
Congratulations to Timothy Cullen, Leonia High School!!!
Timothy Cullen, Leonia High School (NJ): The United States Entry into the Great War, 1917-1918
One of the Top Ten winners in the inaugural Gilder Lehrman contest on
American History in 100 Documents: An Innovative Curriculum Contest.
Each of the ten winners received a $500 prize and a one-year subscription to American History: 1493-1945, the fully digitized Gilder Lehrman Collection. Visit this page to receive an alert when the 2021-2022 contest opens.
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
We will be virtual in October 2021
Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
Google Drive K-12 Curriculum Resources on Interdisciplinary Climate Education (4/21/21)
2020 NJ Financial Literacy & Career & Life Skills Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020) (Begin p. 21)
Educating for Democracy Roadmap (39 pp)
Educating for Democracy Report: Excellence in History & Civics (34 pp)
The Road Forward (NJ Health & Safety Guidance for 2021-22 School Year)
Still Waiting
A Children's Story Book about Climate Change
Authored & Illustrated by Danielle Lee (High School Student)
To request author visit, paper books, or a FREE digital copy, please email Danielle Lee
The NJ Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for the Richard J. Hughes Award, the Mildred Barry Garvin Prize, and Awards of Recognition
Learn more about submission information and deadlines here.
New Jersey Historical Commission Conference
Call for Poster and Projects
Save the date for the all-virtual 2021 New Jersey History Conference, We’re Still Here: Indigenous History and Persistence, scheduled for November 12-13, 2021. Please note that both days of the conference will take place virtually. Registration and a preliminary program will be available in the next few weeks.
We are now accepting submissions to the virtual Posters and Projects Session. This a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students as well as emerging professionals to share their work with a public audience. Check out the Call for Posters and Projects for more information. The deadline to submit is October 8.
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2021-22)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Darcey Brooten
Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Thomas Montesion
Mount Pleasant Middle School, Livingston, NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Shelly Lettington
Watchung Hills Regional High School, Watchung Hills, NJ
Shamshadeen Mayers
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ
Congratulations!
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2021 Edition
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2020 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
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
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New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
History Teacher of the Year Grants 2021 (Click for Information) Publications Call for Manuscripts for our January 2022 edition is October 31, 2021 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2020 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2019 Individual articles are also on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org April 2021 Newsletter Student Recognition Awards CONGRATULATIONS! Hall of Fame of Recognized Students (2018-2021) *First Place Recognition Award Middle School Division Northern NJ - *Eliza Glick, Charles A. Selzer, Dumont (Nominated by Jon Bennet) Ivania Garcia (Sojourner Truth, East Orange), Ananaya Jain (Lovell J. Honiss, Dumont), Amiri Joseph (Future Ready Prep, East Orange), Sara Kulkarni (Mount Olive), Michael Lobban (Sojourner Truth, East Orange), Christy Pierre (Fresh Start Academy, East Orange), Gayatri Rana (Passaic Gifted & Talented), Nalani Washington (STEM Academy, East Orange) Central NJ -*Simon Breth, Reynolds MS, Hamilton Twp. (Nominated by Amanda Askwith) High School Division Northern NJ - *Angela Delano, Ramapo HS (Nominated by Staci Anson) Alec Boyajian (Pascack Hills), Lily DeFillippis (Leonia), Avery DeMaria (Leonia), Sabran Evangelista (Passaic Arts & Science Charter), Daniel Finch (Pascack Valley), Ryan Hanley (Dumont), Bryant Lee (Pascack Valley), Matthew McCambridge (Pascack Valley), Deborah McDougall STEM Academy, East Orange), Gloria Okwueze (West Side, Newark), Sofia Principe (Leonia), Allure Seabrooks (West Side, Newark), Kayla Stephenson (Glen Rock), Begum Tahtak (Leonia), Justice Williams (STEM Academy, East Orange), Sophia Wyllie (STEM Academy, East Orange) Central NJ - *Reya Brahmbhatt, Ridge HS (Nominated by Jennifer Raphaels) Fatima Diarra (Manville), Neil Shah, (Wardlaw+Hartridge) Taliyah Williams (Wardlaw+Hartridge) Southern NJ - *Timothy Korndoerfer, Southern Regional HS (Nominated by Bill Smith) Megan Omolo (Willingboro) College Division Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Award *Haylee Vitale, Georgian Court University (Nominated by Dr. Nancy Sardone) Annamarie Bernard (Rider Univ) NJCSS Grant for Dramatic Presentations in Your School Relating to the 19th Amendment The NJCSS is supporting the performance of Hear My Voice by Living Voices with our grant funded by the NJ Historical Commission: Bloomfield Middle School Clearview Regional H.S. East Orange Campus H.S. Franklin H.S. Paterson Charter for Science & Technology West Deptford Middle School Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2021-22! (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 Join the NJSSSA (Social Studies Supervisors Association) (Only $15) Online Registration Form PDF Registration Form Payment may be made by PayPal (link is below), PO or check to NJCSS address above. |
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