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Join us at our 88th Annual Convention! Our theme – “Social Studies: Seize the Moment” speaks to the important role Social Studies plays in preparing students to understand and engage in their communities. Our Annual Convention will offer a combination of keynote addresses, workshop sessions, and clinics based in content scholarship and high-quality pedagogy. Our goal in building the program for our 88th Annual Convention is to create a marketplace of ideas – a forum and a showcase for instructional strategies, materials, programs, teaching methods, and networking opportunities. We’re excited to move the 88th annual Convention to the Greater Binghamton area, home of one of SUNY’s premier institutions, Binghamton University. This location offers us new possibilities for partnerships, off-site events and makes it easier for teachers in New York’s central and Finger Lakes region to attend. The Greater Binghamton area, long known as the "Valley of Opportunity," is a wonderful location to reacquaint yourself with colleagues from around the state. Visit our Convention Website to register and learn more! Convention Daily Schedule Released! Updated as of February 11, 2026 Act now - Convention Registration Closes February 24, 2026 |
Instruction in Personal Finance Requirement
In November 2024, the New York State Education Department presented NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State. Consistent with the Blue Ribbon Commission's recommendations, at the November 2025 Board of Regents meeting, the Department proposed the amendment of section 100.2(c) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to require instruction in personal finance education for public school students in grades kindergarten (K) through 12.
More information about the proposed amendment is available here. Comments were due January 19, 2026. NYSCSS submitted comments in favor of the amendment:
- The New York State Council for the Social Studies is in full support of the proposed K-12 personal finance education requirement.
- We are eager to continue to work with NYSED to develop comprehensive guidance to proactively support districts with the effective implementation of high quality, culturally responsive personal finance education in grades K-12.
- The New York State Council for the Social Studies is also in full support of flexibility in local implementation.
Following the 60-day public comment period required under the State Administrative Procedure Act, it is anticipated that the proposed amendment will be presented for permanent adoption at the March 9-10, 2026 Board of Regents meeting.
To support school districts in planning for the proposed instructional requirement in personal finance education, the New York State Education Department has developed the memorandum New Instructional Requirements in Personal Finance Education and Climate Education. Additional information and guidance on the proposed amendment to require instruction in personal finance education can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
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The Legacy of NYSCSS Leadership
NYSCSS Presidents
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Front Row (from left): Mary Duffin, Dr. Paul Gold, Steven Goldberg, Barbara Bernard
Back row: (from left) Lisa Kissinger, Tom Michalek, Laura Mecca-Retzlaff, Dr. Lawrence Paska, Tim Potts
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