We extend our deepest sympathy to the faculty, students, and families in the Paramus community on the tragic death of Jennifer Williamson Kennedy, 5th grade teacher, and a student in the bus accident during a trip to an educational program at Waterloo Village. Our prayers are with every injured student for a complete recovery and for your spiritual and emotional support. Many teachers from the Paramus schools are active NJCSS members and we share in your grief and concern for the people you deeply love. (5/17/18)
We also extend our sympathy to the Santa Fe H.S. community (Houston, TX area) on the tragic death of students and teachers and extend our prayers for healing for the injured. We continue our support for a solution to the horrific problems of violence, bullying, addiction and abusive behaviors. (5/18/18)
Fall Conference 2018 (K-12 Social Studies Teachers) - Monday, October 22, 2018, Busch Student Center, Rutgers University Theme - "The Times They Are a-Changin!"
Call for Proposals: (Click on "Call for Proposals" for the Online Form) (Deadline is June 20, 2018) pdf version
Exhibitors: (Click on "Exhibitors" for the Online Form) pdf version
Conference Registration: (Click on "Conference Registration" for the Online Form) (Early Bird Special) pdf version
Vote for the members of your Board of Directors: (April 2- May 31, 2018) Online and pdf ballot is on the Members page. Click on the link for "Members" in the menu bar. Your ID is your first initial and last name and the password is history (all lower case)
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018
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 (1/9/18)
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: (Local and state government decision directly affect everyone - especially educators!)
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.
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
We also extend our sympathy to the Santa Fe H.S. community (Houston, TX area) on the tragic death of students and teachers and extend our prayers for healing for the injured. We continue our support for a solution to the horrific problems of violence, bullying, addiction and abusive behaviors. (5/18/18)
Fall Conference 2018 (K-12 Social Studies Teachers) - Monday, October 22, 2018, Busch Student Center, Rutgers University Theme - "The Times They Are a-Changin!"
Call for Proposals: (Click on "Call for Proposals" for the Online Form) (Deadline is June 20, 2018) pdf version
Exhibitors: (Click on "Exhibitors" for the Online Form) pdf version
Conference Registration: (Click on "Conference Registration" for the Online Form) (Early Bird Special) pdf version
Vote for the members of your Board of Directors: (April 2- May 31, 2018) Online and pdf ballot is on the Members page. Click on the link for "Members" in the menu bar. Your ID is your first initial and last name and the password is history (all lower case)
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018
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 (1/9/18)
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: (Local and state government decision directly affect everyone - especially educators!)
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.
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 James Madison Legacy Workshop - July 15-20, 2018 at Rutgers Contact: arlenega@sas.rutgers.edu Global Approaches in the Humanities - July 16-19, 2018 at Stockton University Topics: Literature and Migration, The Black Atlantic, Bringing Human Rights Home, Field Trip to Philadelphia Museum of Art Register: http://www.ettc.net/calendar/workshops.cfm ($200 Registration Fee) NJ/National History Day Training Workshop - July 26, 2018 at Rutgers University-Camden Register: NJHISTORYDAY@wpunj.edu NJ/National History Day Training - July 31, 2018 at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Register: norrisn@wpunj.edu Young Patriots Day at the Princeton Battlefield State Park - Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 Contact: wrmarsch@gmail.com NJCSS Fall Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers - Monday, October 22, 2018 Contact: hbitten@optonline.net Introducing Best Practice Lessons on New Jersey! NJ Women NJ in the 1930s Publications June Newsletter May Newsletter April Newsletter Call for Manuscripts for our August 2018 edition is May 1, 2018 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2018 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2017 Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter/Spring 2017 Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2018-19! 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 Student Recognition Awards - *designates a plaque will be 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 Teacher of the Year Award - Deadline: May 30, 2018 Elementary Teacher Award (K-5) Secondary Teacher Award (6-12) pdf version for Elementary Teacher pdf version for Secondary Teacher We the People Competition Results Congratulations to East Brunswick H.S. who will represent NJ in the national competition in April. West-Windsor Plainsboro North (2nd Place), Marlboro H.S. (3rd Place) Civic Education Awards to Bayonne, Hopewell Valley, Montclair, and Steinert HS (Hamilton Twp.) |
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