Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2019 Edition
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NJCSS E-Newsletter - February 2019
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
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS E-Newsletter - February 2019
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
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Upcoming Events Economic Freedom of the World Workshop for Teachers (and it’s FREE!) Wed. March 13, 2019 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) NJCU School of Business 200 Hudson Street Harborside 2, Jersey City 07311 Register: https://njeconomics.wufoo.com/forms/rhnkpqg0n9u1rb/ NJ Vietnam Memorial & Museum (Holmdel, NJ) Friday, March 22, 2019 - Annual Forum on Civil Rights and Liberties During the Vietnam War Keynote Speaker: Marybeth Tinker (Tinker vs. Des Moines) Register Today: https://njvvmf.z2systems.com/np/clients/njvvmf/event.jsp?event=106& NJ-National History Day -May 4, 2019 Triumph & Tragedy in History Information: https://www.nhd.org//affiliate/new-jersey 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 - 7:00 p.m. (Program is free) Registration Form available before March 15, 2019 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 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. Historic Anniversaries: 1619-House of Burgesses and Arrival of African Americans in North America 1868 - Transcontinental Railroad 1920 - NJ Ratification of the 19th Amendment 1969 - U.S. Manned Spacecraft Lands on the Moon, Woodstock, Vietnam Introducing Best Practice Lessons on New Jersey! NJ Women NJ in the 1930s Publications February Newsletter January Newsletter December 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 NJ Women Vote 2020 Information (100th Anniversary Educational Events on the 19th Amendment) Professional Development Workshops North - Fri. May 17 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 Registration will open on March 1. Cost is $25 Living Voices - Alice Paul & Women Suffrage Are you interested in the Living Voices Program (Hear My Voice: Women’s Suffrage Movement) come to your school or community? Click on this link to request information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/livingvoices We are considering scheduling Living Voices for one or two weeks in February 2020 as part of the historic commemoration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Cost is affordable when we can coordinate performances within a county. There is no commitment on your part if you take the survey – we just need to know who might be interested. 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 Financial literacy instruction. 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) The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1095. Under current State Board of Education regulations, high school students are required to complete at least 15 credits in social studies, including satisfaction of a two-year course in United States history in accordance with N.J.S.18A:35-1 and 2; five credits in world history; and the integration of civics, economics, geography and global content in all course offerings. 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) NEW - S2762 - NJCSS bill on Teaching Civics in Middle School (7/3/18) NEW - 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 (Deadline is March 15, 2019) (Only NJ students are eligible) Middle School Application High School Application College/University Application 2018 Student Recognition Awards - *designates a plaque was presented Middle School Division Central NJ - *Shruthi Gopinath, Melvin H. Kreps, East Windsor Public Schools South NJ - *Eric Rivera, ExCEL Program- Bridgeton Public School High School Division North NJ - *Justin Gabriel, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Harshal Agrawal, McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Paul Iwarat, Lincoln HS, Jersey City Public Schools Kaitlyn Reyes - McNair Academic HS, Jersey City Public Schools Central NJ - *Marta Hernandez - North Plainfield Public Schools South NJ - *Madison Dennehy, Lacey High School - Lacey Township Public Schools College Division *Logan Germano, Middlesex County College 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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