June Newsletter 2023
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring, 2023 Edition
Read the articles on our blog!
Membership applications are at the bottom of our home page
2023 NJCSS Conference
Continuity & Change: Social Studies Education in our Classrooms!
Monday, October 23, 2023, Busch Student Center at Rutgers
Call for Proposals Online Print (Due June 15, 2023)
Exhibitor Registration Online Print (Due September 5, 2023)
Conference Registration Online Print (Due October 5, 2023)
Vote for the NJCSS Board of Directors
Vote Here!
Directory of World Leaders & U.S. Government Leaders (1/9/23)
NJ Department of Education Curriculum Integration of AAPI & DEI Mandates (1/26/23)
NJ Amistad Commission Opportunities
National History Day Stipend for 2023-24 (October 25, 2023 Deadline)
Amistad Commission Exemplary Award for K-8 and 9-12 Teachers (May 12, 2023 Deadline)
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
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 1,300 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
Teaching Social Studies Journal - Winter-Spring, 2023 Edition
Read the articles on our blog!
Membership applications are at the bottom of our home page
2023 NJCSS Conference
Continuity & Change: Social Studies Education in our Classrooms!
Monday, October 23, 2023, Busch Student Center at Rutgers
Call for Proposals Online Print (Due June 15, 2023)
Exhibitor Registration Online Print (Due September 5, 2023)
Conference Registration Online Print (Due October 5, 2023)
Vote for the NJCSS Board of Directors
Vote Here!
Directory of World Leaders & U.S. Government Leaders (1/9/23)
NJ Department of Education Curriculum Integration of AAPI & DEI Mandates (1/26/23)
NJ Amistad Commission Opportunities
National History Day Stipend for 2023-24 (October 25, 2023 Deadline)
Amistad Commission Exemplary Award for K-8 and 9-12 Teachers (May 12, 2023 Deadline)
The State of Social Studies in NJ Schools
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 1,300 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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May Newsletter 2023 April Newsletter 2023 March Newsletter 2023 February Newsletter 2023 January Newsletter 2023 December Newsletter 2022 November Newsletter 2022 October Newsletter 2022 Beneath the Floorboards Digital Exhibit on Enslaved Persons in Monmouth County, NJ Call for Manuscripts for our August 2023 edition is May 15, 2023 (Click for Details) Teaching Social Studies Journal - Summer-Fall, 2022 Edition 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 NJ DOE Resources for Standards Including Grade Bands Profiles New Mandate for Asian American Pacific Islanders History & Contributions NJDOE Resources for Diversity, Inclusion & Equity in K-12 NJ Climate Education Resources Google Drive K-12 Curriculum Resources on Interdisciplinary Climate Education 2020 NJ Financial Literacy & Career & Life Skills Standards (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) Video Link To request author visit, paper books, please email Danielle Lee Teaching Tips from Subject To Climate Call for Lessons for a New Book: Hollywood or History? (Due May 1, 2023) Student Recognition Awards CONGRATULATIONS! Hall of Fame of Recognized Students (2018-2023) *First Place Recognition Award Middle School Division Northern NJ - *Luis Rosa, John P. Holland School, Woodland Park (Nominated by Staci Anson) Max Deninzon (Lovell J. Honiss School, Dumont), Nate Schmude (Charles A. Selzer School, Dumont), Avner Valentine (Montclair Kimberley Academy) Central NJ -*Griffin Simon, Roosevelt Intermediate School, Westfield, NJ (Nominated by James Lane) Esmeralda Gutierrez (William C. Mcginnis MS, Perth Amboy) High School Division Northern NJ - *Stephanie Yanes, West Morris Central HS, Chester, NJ (Nominated by Victoria Ade) Kelly Bambach (Dumont HS), Marisol Guemes Giles (STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges HS), Genesis Harrington Bayonne HS), Laura Izzi (Roxbury HS), Bakaima Kanabia (Bayonne HS), Ben Leynse (Leonia HS), Rachel (Arri) Nelson (Northern Highlands HS), Gina Oswald (Pompton Lakes HS), Kyle Springob (Leonia HS), Isaiah Wescott (Pascack Valley HS) Central NJ - *Aby Stocker, Middletown HS South, Middletown, NJ (Nominated by Nina Balestriere) Carlos Mejia Aguilar (Franklin HS, Somerset) Southern NJ - *Riley Grinnan, Riverside HS, Riverside, NJ (Nominated by Daniel Stellwag) Hugh Brennan (Southern Regional HS) College Division Arlene Gardner Distinguished Scholar Award *Zoe Nalepa, Rider University (Nominated by Dr. Mark Pearcy) Join the NJCSS or Renew your membership for 2023-24! (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. New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Rutgers University, Livingston Campus Lucy Stone Hall, Suite A350 Piscataway, NJ 08854 |
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