May Newsletter 2022
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Registration and Exhibits at 7:30 a.m.)
Welcome Back!
"Time to Talk about Educating for Democracy in a Challenging World"
Call for Proposals (Due June 15, 2022). (print version)
Exhibitor Registration (Due September 5, 2022) (print version)
Conference Registration with Membership through 8/23 (print version)
Conference Registration (Due October 10, 2022) (print version)
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Winter-Spring, 2022 Edition)
Read the articles on our blog!
Call for Manuscripts for August 2022 Issue (Deadline, May 31, 2022)
Summer Academy for Non-Tenured Teachers ($90 with membership)
Date: July 5, 2022 (Tuesday)
In-Person at Rutgers or Virtual from Home on July 11 (Monday)
REGISTER TODAY!
9:00 - 9:50 - Preparing for September
10:00 -10:50 – Student Assessments
11:00 – 11:50 - Professional Development Plans
1:10 – 2:00 – Classroom Management
2:10 – 2:50 -Academic Literacy
Summer Academy for New Supervisors ($90 with membership)
Date: July 6, 2022 (Wednesday)
in-Person at Rutgers or Virtual from Home on July 7 (Thursday)
9:00 – 9:50 – First Steps
10:00 – 10:50 - Understanding District Policies
11:00 – 11:50 – Developing a Legacy
1:10 – 2:00 - State of Social Studies
REGISTER TODAY!
Vote for NJCSS Officers and Board of Directors (Before May 31, 2022)
Online
Paper Ballot
Recording of Program on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine with Professor Christopher J. Borgen (3/24/22)
Resource on Ukraine (2/22/22)
Choices Readings and Videos on the Crisis in Ukraine.
Remarks by UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
NJ DOE Resources for Standards Including Grade Bands Profiles (1/20/22)
New Mandate for Asian American Pacific Islanders History & Contributions (1/20/22)
NJDOE Resources for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity in K-12 (1/15/22)
NJ Climate Education Resources (10/8/21)
Google Drive K-12 Curriculum Resources on Interdisciplinary Climate Education
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)
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas & Actions Change the World
NJCSS Teacher of the Year Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is April 30, 2022)
Elementary School Teachers
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
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
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!
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
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Registration and Exhibits at 7:30 a.m.)
Welcome Back!
"Time to Talk about Educating for Democracy in a Challenging World"
Call for Proposals (Due June 15, 2022). (print version)
Exhibitor Registration (Due September 5, 2022) (print version)
Conference Registration with Membership through 8/23 (print version)
Conference Registration (Due October 10, 2022) (print version)
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Winter-Spring, 2022 Edition)
Read the articles on our blog!
Call for Manuscripts for August 2022 Issue (Deadline, May 31, 2022)
Summer Academy for Non-Tenured Teachers ($90 with membership)
Date: July 5, 2022 (Tuesday)
In-Person at Rutgers or Virtual from Home on July 11 (Monday)
REGISTER TODAY!
9:00 - 9:50 - Preparing for September
10:00 -10:50 – Student Assessments
11:00 – 11:50 - Professional Development Plans
1:10 – 2:00 – Classroom Management
2:10 – 2:50 -Academic Literacy
Summer Academy for New Supervisors ($90 with membership)
Date: July 6, 2022 (Wednesday)
in-Person at Rutgers or Virtual from Home on July 7 (Thursday)
9:00 – 9:50 – First Steps
10:00 – 10:50 - Understanding District Policies
11:00 – 11:50 – Developing a Legacy
1:10 – 2:00 - State of Social Studies
REGISTER TODAY!
Vote for NJCSS Officers and Board of Directors (Before May 31, 2022)
Online
Paper Ballot
Recording of Program on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine with Professor Christopher J. Borgen (3/24/22)
Resource on Ukraine (2/22/22)
Choices Readings and Videos on the Crisis in Ukraine.
Remarks by UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
NJ DOE Resources for Standards Including Grade Bands Profiles (1/20/22)
New Mandate for Asian American Pacific Islanders History & Contributions (1/20/22)
NJDOE Resources for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity in K-12 (1/15/22)
NJ Climate Education Resources (10/8/21)
Google Drive K-12 Curriculum Resources on Interdisciplinary Climate Education
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)
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas & Actions Change the World
NJCSS Teacher of the Year Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is April 30, 2022)
Elementary School Teachers
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
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
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!
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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Recent Publications
April Newsletter 2022 March Newsletter 2022 Call for Manuscripts for our August 2022 edition is May 31, 2022 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer-Fall 2021 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2021 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2020 Individual articles are also on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org Student Recognition Awards CONGRATULATIONS! Hall of Fame of Recognized Students (2018-2022) *First Place Recognition Award Middle School Division Northern NJ - *Janyce Ntiamoah, Lovell J. Honiss, Dumont (Nominated by Scott Math) Tristan Athayde (Charles A. Selzer School, Dumont) Central NJ -*Nico Micheludis, Warren MS, Warren Twp. (Nominated by Lynn Degen) High School Division Northern NJ - *Paul Duerr, Hawthorne HS (Nominated by Matthew Corvo) *Sofia Rojas, Bloomfield HS (Nominated by Lenore Imhoff) Justin Del Valle (Leonia), Yena Choe (Leonia), Ben Carter (Pascack Valley), Trayee Jha (Pascack Hills), Brendan Noone (Pascack Valley), Abigail Uhl (Pascack Valley), Kareena Shah (Pascack Valley), Alex Wolfe (Bloomfield), Alanna Belevitch (Bloomfield), Mariam Saeed (Dumont), Kevin McKegney (Glen Rock), Zara Lall (McNair Academic HS, Jersey City) Central NJ - *Shree Manivel, Ridge HS (Nominated by John Terry) Raegan Miller (Watchung Hills), Lauren Freed, (Newark Academy), Raina James (Hillsborough), Christian Maroulis (Roxbury), Nikhil Kishore (West Windsor-Plainsboro South), Nikayla Karda-Marok (Ridge) Southern NJ - *Peter Parlagreco, Atlantic County Institute of Technology HS (Nominated by Teri Hardmeyer) Audrey Cashin (Lenape), Diavione McMillan (Oakcrest, Mays Landing) College Division Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Award Northern NJ - *Robert Ciarletta, Ramapo College of New Jersey (Nominated by Dr. Lucia McMahon) Central NJ - *Michael Tomasulo, Rider University (Nominated by Prof. Mark Pearcy) Meghan McGlynn (Rider Univ) Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2022-23! (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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