October Newsletter
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"
Preview our Standards-Based Workshops! (9/28/22)
Conference Registration with Membership through 8/23 (print version)
Conference Registration (Due October 10, 2022) (print version)
Presenter Registration (print version)
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2022 Edition)
Read the articles on our blog!
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas & Actions Change the World
Register Here!
NJCSS has 12 $200 scholarships for pre-service college students in NJ Colleges or from NJ
Information
Application for NJ SS Teachers and College Students for up to 8 complimentary hours at the NCSS in Philadelphia
Information
Will You Support a Teacher for a Scholarship?
Information
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Upcoming PD Programs
The Mongols, Ethnicity, and the Samurai: Teaching East Asia and the World
Saturday, November 12, 2022 (9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. includes lunch)
Princeton University
Professor Tomas Conlan
Register Here
NJ Historical Commission
Freedom Seeker, Colonizer and Enslaved
November 4, 2022 (Virtual)
Register today!
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2022-23)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Sheldon Soper
Walnut Street Elementary School, Woodbury, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Jennifer Patrick
T.E. Harrington Middle School, Mount Laurel NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Alicia Michalek
Nutley High School, Nutley, 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"
Preview our Standards-Based Workshops! (9/28/22)
Conference Registration with Membership through 8/23 (print version)
Conference Registration (Due October 10, 2022) (print version)
Presenter Registration (print version)
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2022 Edition)
Read the articles on our blog!
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas & Actions Change the World
Register Here!
NJCSS has 12 $200 scholarships for pre-service college students in NJ Colleges or from NJ
Information
Application for NJ SS Teachers and College Students for up to 8 complimentary hours at the NCSS in Philadelphia
Information
Will You Support a Teacher for a Scholarship?
Information
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Upcoming PD Programs
The Mongols, Ethnicity, and the Samurai: Teaching East Asia and the World
Saturday, November 12, 2022 (9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. includes lunch)
Princeton University
Professor Tomas Conlan
Register Here
NJ Historical Commission
Freedom Seeker, Colonizer and Enslaved
November 4, 2022 (Virtual)
Register today!
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2022-23)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Sheldon Soper
Walnut Street Elementary School, Woodbury, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Jennifer Patrick
T.E. Harrington Middle School, Mount Laurel NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Alicia Michalek
Nutley High School, Nutley, 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
May Newsletter 2022 Beneath the Floorboards Digital Exhibit on Enslaved Persons in Monmouth County, NJ Call for Manuscripts for our January 2023 edition is October 15, 2022 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2022 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 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) 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 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) 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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