As educators, we know all too well the importance of teaching our students about the past. Yes, we often reveal to them the magnitude of an event, but do we as historian Daniel Boorstein pointed out, also reveal that event’s hidden turning points? Aren’t these events equally, if not more important as we engage ourselves into the past? We only need to remind students why we study history; for if we don’t then we are doomed to repeat our all too often tragedies. One only needs to examine post WWII genocides as an example of this.

So how can we, teaching “the next generation”, be sure to emphasize the importance of history and social studies education, and hopefully help transform our future? It is with this theme and objective that I encourage you to place these dates on your calendars for our 72nd Annual Conference: "Engaging the Past, To Transform Our Future".

Our committee is busy planning an exciting program that will include a variety of workshops, an extensive museum showcase, a student showcase with live performances, enriching academic forums, a game show with attendees as contestants, and two leading experts as keynote speakers. Dr. David Parker, University of Minnesota, is considered a contemporary muckraker championing against child labor abuse worldwide. His photographs and dialogue will capture the hearts of all. Dr. Parker recently contributed an article in the American Educator titled: “Before Their Time”. Joining David is Dr. Harry Reicher from the University of Pennsylvania and Tauro law schools. Harry will raise the question of how the Nuremberg Laws “legalized” the Holocaust.

As you can see, we are off to an exciting start which will make our 72nd conference one of our best!

2010 Convention Registration Forms

To register on the web, please visit:
» NYSCSS and NYS4A Rye Brook Convention 2010 Web Form

If you prefer to print and mail your form, visit:
» NYSCSS and NYS4A Rye Brook Convention 2010 Registration Form (PDF)

Register for the convention

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Take a Tour with us as part of the Convention Experience

The New York Experience Thursday March 4th, 3pm – Midnight Cost: $36

Want to experience one of the world’s largest cultural centers? Then join us for a trip to New York City. The cost of the experience includes round trip transportation to/from any one of three different places:

Theatre District: 44th street and 8th Avenue: Got theatre tickets? Want to eat dinner at a lucrative midtown restaurant? This is for you. Maps, locations, and discount coupons for local restaurants will be provided. Drop off at 4:30 and pickup at 10:45 pm.
Empire State Building*: Enjoy great night time views of the city and surrounding area. Check out other nearby venues, including Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Chrysler Building. Maps and coupon discounts for nearby restaurants will be provided Drop off at 4:45 and pick up at 10:30 pm *Note: admission to the Empire State Building is not included in the price of transportation.
Lower Manhattan: Attend a reception at the 911 museum in lower Manhattan. See proposed floor plans, projects, and speak with museum personnel about the future of this site. Tour ground zero, the South Street Seaport, City Hall. Drop off at 5:15 and pick up at 10:15 pm.

Registration is limited to the first 24 applicants, so please sign up early!!

Enter the NYSCSS Raffle

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2010 Convention Workshop Proposal Form

» Download the 2010 Convention Workshop Presenters Form! (PDF)
(New extended deadline for workshop presenters - Nov 4, 2009)