Our NJCSS community of educators extends our deepest sympathy to the families who lost their sons and daughters in the tragedy at Oxford H.S. in Michigan and to the school district and community. Our prayers are with the injured for their complete recovery. We commend the school administration for their comprehensive planning with the police, fire, and medical teams in the event of a catastrophic event. Your careful planning likely saved lives. The NJCSS supports every effort for children to attend school and enjoy learning without fear.
Our NJCSS community extends its deepest expressions of sympathy for those in the Waukesa, WI community who lost loved ones and friends, and for comfort and healing for the people who are injured. A community celebration is a time of unity.
December Newsletter 2021
Just Released!
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2021 Edition)
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
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)
The Road Forward (NJ Health & Safety Guidance for 2021-22 School Year)
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas and Actions Change the World
Call for Proposals for Clinics and Workshops will be announced in December 2021
NJCSS Student Recognition Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is March 15, 2022)
Middle School Students
High School Students
NJ College Students
NJCSS Teacher of the Year Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is April 30, 2022)
Elementary School Teachers
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
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
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2021-22)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Darcey Brooten
Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Thomas Montesion
Mount Pleasant Middle School, Livingston, NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Shelly Lettington
Watchung Hills Regional High School, Watchung Hills, NJ
Shamshadeen Mayers
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ
Congratulations!
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog
Call for Manuscripts for January 2022 Issue (Deadline, Dec. 17, 2021)
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
Our NJCSS community extends its deepest expressions of sympathy for those in the Waukesa, WI community who lost loved ones and friends, and for comfort and healing for the people who are injured. A community celebration is a time of unity.
December Newsletter 2021
Just Released!
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
Teaching Social Studies Journal (Summer-Fall, 2021 Edition)
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org/
NJCSS Annual Conference for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
Complete the form below if you want to submit a proposal for a digital presentation. See our directory of videos for professional development below.
Proposal for a Video Presentation
Directory of Links to our Exhibitors
Schedule of our Videos for PD Credit
2020 NJ Social Studies Standards (Adopted 6/3/2020)
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)
The Road Forward (NJ Health & Safety Guidance for 2021-22 School Year)
NCSS - Philadelphia Dec 2-4, 2022
Revolutionary Ideas and Actions Change the World
Call for Proposals for Clinics and Workshops will be announced in December 2021
NJCSS Student Recognition Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is March 15, 2022)
Middle School Students
High School Students
NJ College Students
NJCSS Teacher of the Year Nomination Forms for 2022 (Deadline is April 30, 2022)
Elementary School Teachers
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
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
NJCSS Fred Cotterell Teacher of the Year Awards (2021-22)
NJ Elementary Teacher Award (K-5)
Darcey Brooten
Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills, NJ
NJ Middle School Teacher Award (6-8)
Thomas Montesion
Mount Pleasant Middle School, Livingston, NJ
NJ High School Teacher Award (9-12)
Shelly Lettington
Watchung Hills Regional High School, Watchung Hills, NJ
Shamshadeen Mayers
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NJ
Congratulations!
Read the articles in Teaching Social Studies on our blog
Call for Manuscripts for January 2022 Issue (Deadline, Dec. 17, 2021)
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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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY EAST ASIA PROGRAM PRESENTS: TEACHING CHINA, JAPAN, AND KOREA IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL: HISTORY AND CULTURE
Integrating East Asia into a Study of World Civilizations Through Connections, Comparisons, and Conflicts Prepare your students for a future in which East Asia contains two of the three largest world economies and an aspiring superpower Six virtual Saturdays (Feb. 26 - May 7, 2022) Registration information: “Human Rights in the 21st Century” Presented by the Human Rights Institute and Holocaust Resource Center at Kean University For students in Grades 7-12 Friday, December 10, 2021 10:00 am – 11:30 am John Prendergast, Strategic Director, Clooney Foundation for Justice Tausi Suedi, Childbirth Survival International Jimo Oluwatobi Segun, Media for Community Change Information: human_rights_in_the_21st_century.pdf Register Here! Panasonic Student Eco Citizenship Program 2021-2022 Registration is Now Open! There will be 10 NJ Student Team Winners Great program for Civic Engagement! Projects due May 6, 2022 The FREE program includes: Four ready-to-use lessons for student teams to conduct an environmental project. Alignment to teaching standards including Climate Change Guidelines. One-Hour virtual training for schools/districts, if desired. Opportunities to submit project outcomes for prizes! Gift card for registered teachers to put towards student projects. (But must register by October 1st to receive it!) Support from the Panasonic Student Eco Citizenship Program team. Interested teachers can register by visiting Ecocitizenship.org Recent Publications Call for Manuscripts for our January 2022 edition is December 17, 2021 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring 2021 Edition Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer/Fall 2020 Individual articles are also on our blog: https://teachingsocialstudies.org NJCSS November 2021 Newsletter Student Recognition Awards CONGRATULATIONS! Hall of Fame of Recognized Students (2018-2021) *First Place Recognition Award Middle School Division Northern NJ - *Eliza Glick, Charles A. Selzer, Dumont (Nominated by Jon Bennet) Ivania Garcia (Sojourner Truth, East Orange), Ananaya Jain (Lovell J. Honiss, Dumont), Amiri Joseph (Future Ready Prep, East Orange), Sara Kulkarni (Mount Olive), Michael Lobban (Sojourner Truth, East Orange), Christy Pierre (Fresh Start Academy, East Orange), Gayatri Rana (Passaic Gifted & Talented), Nalani Washington (STEM Academy, East Orange) Central NJ -*Simon Breth, Reynolds MS, Hamilton Twp. (Nominated by Amanda Askwith) High School Division Northern NJ - *Angela Delano, Ramapo HS (Nominated by Staci Anson) Alec Boyajian (Pascack Hills), Lily DeFillippis (Leonia), Avery DeMaria (Leonia), Sabran Evangelista (Passaic Arts & Science Charter), Daniel Finch (Pascack Valley), Ryan Hanley (Dumont), Bryant Lee (Pascack Valley), Matthew McCambridge (Pascack Valley), Deborah McDougall STEM Academy, East Orange), Gloria Okwueze (West Side, Newark), Sofia Principe (Leonia), Allure Seabrooks (West Side, Newark), Kayla Stephenson (Glen Rock), Begum Tahtak (Leonia), Justice Williams (STEM Academy, East Orange), Sophia Wyllie (STEM Academy, East Orange) Central NJ - *Reya Brahmbhatt, Ridge HS (Nominated by Jennifer Raphaels) Fatima Diarra (Manville), Neil Shah, (Wardlaw+Hartridge) Taliyah Williams (Wardlaw+Hartridge) Southern NJ - *Timothy Korndoerfer, Southern Regional HS (Nominated by Bill Smith) Megan Omolo (Willingboro) College Division Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Award *Haylee Vitale, Georgian Court University (Nominated by Dr. Nancy Sardone) Annamarie Bernard (Rider Univ) Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2021-22! (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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