Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2019 Edition
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/

NJCSS E-Newsletter - April 2019
History of Government Leaders Impeached by the House of Representatives

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 

Upcoming Events

NJ-National History Day -May 4, 2019 Triumph & Tragedy in History 
Information: https://www.nhd.org//affiliate/new-jerseyWebsite judges have a pre-review component and will come in to contest day with a preliminary ranking. They will then have an opportunity to interview their website students in 15-minute sessions, so they may come prepared with specific questions based on their review beyond those that may be typical of an NHD interview. 

If you are interested in judging websites, please reach out to us immediately! They will be sent out April 25.
Contact: NorrisN@wpunj.edu

NJ Women Vote 2020 Workshops
(100th Anniversary Educational Events on the 19th Amendment)
Professional Development Workshops (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (6 PD Credit Hours)
Program begins at 8:45 a.m. and includes lunch.
North - Thu. May 16 at William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
South - Tue. July 16 at Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
Central - Thu. July 18 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Register Today:   (seating limited to 30 teachers per workshop) Cost is $25
Online Registration: Click Here!

Rho Kappa Honor Society Workshop and Discussion Program
Wed. May 22, 2019 at the Busch Student Center at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ 08854
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Program is free, Pizza included)
Register Today! https://njcss.wufoo.com/forms/zjoz6ag1yinrj0/
Invitation 

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"
Call for Proposals (Online Form)
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.

Introducing Best Practice Lessons on New Jersey!
NJ Women
NJ in the 1930s

Publications
March Newsletter
February Newsletter

Call for Manuscripts for our August 2019 edition is May 31, 2018 (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
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2017
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2017

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.   

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
Shiva 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
Membership Types
Directions to Busch Campus Center - Rutgers University