Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2019 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS E-Newsletter - June 2019
NJ Women Vote 2020 Suffrage History Resources (NJ Historical Commission)
History of Government Leaders Impeached by the House of Representatives
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 900 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
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS E-Newsletter - June 2019
NJ Women Vote 2020 Suffrage History Resources (NJ Historical Commission)
History of Government Leaders Impeached by the House of Representatives
What is NJCSS?
The NJCSS is a statewide association in New Jersey with 900 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 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" Exhibitor Registration (Online Form) 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) You may also submit payment by PayPal. The link is at the bottom of this page. NJ History Day Boot Camp for Teachers Thu. August 8, 2019 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Rutgers University - New Brunswick Campus (PD Hours too!) Register Today: njhistory@wpunj.edu (email your name, district, school, grade level, email, phone) Flyer Special Event for September 11, 2019 Announcement Flyer Join students and teachers from around the world to commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11 by registering for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s FREE Anniversary in the Schools webinar. Connect with Museum staff and guest speakers to hear first-person stories about the attacks and recognize the importance of commemoration during this 35-minute webinar. NJ Council for History Education Conference at Princeton University Likely 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 April 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) S1569 Requires boards of education to include instruction, and adopt instructional materials, that accurately portray political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Passed: Financial Literacy in Middle Schools C.18A:35-4.34 (see our Links page for resources) 1. The State Board of Education shall require that a school district incorporate in each of the grades six through eight financial literacy instruction to pupils enrolled in those grades. The purpose of the instruction shall be to provide middle school students with the basic financial literacy necessary for sound financial decision-making. The instruction shall meet the requirements established by the State board and shall: a. be appropriate to, and reflect the age and comprehension of, the students enrolled in the particular grade level; and b. include content on budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and other issues associated with personal financial responsibility as determined by the State board 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 2019 - Recognize an Outstanding Teacher in Your School! NJCSS Elementary Teacher Recognition Award 2019 - Grades K-5 NJCSS Secondary Teacher Recognition Award 2019 - Grades 6-12 |
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