CALL FOR CONVENTION PROPOSALS 

NYSCSS 2025 87th Annual Convention

Social Studies: Start a Revolution!

Thursday, March 6 - Saturday, March 8, 2025 

Crowne Plaza Albany - the Desmond Hotel, Albany NY 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 

Due Date: Friday, October 20, 2024

With Social Studies playing a significant role in the development of an educated citizenry, we are at the forefront of maintaining a robust democracy. As Social Studies Educators, learning from and with each other can lead to a transformative revolution in teaching and learning. 

CLICK TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL!

Join us in starting a Revolution in Albany this March!

Blue Ribbon Commission Ambassador Forums

In a continuing effort to transform New York’s education system guided by stakeholder input and feedback, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will conduct a series of Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) “Ambassador Forums” to provide an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts about NYSED’s proposed vision for implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. 

Location: Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (School Services Building)
Date/Time: September 20, 2024 at 12:00–3:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for PNW BOCES hosted Blue Ribbon Commission Forum
Contact: Fred Ende (fende@pnwboces.org(link sends e-mail))

Location: Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Address: 750 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742
Educators Forum (in-person) Date/Time: September 20, 2024 at 8:30-11:30 AM
Registration for the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Educators Forum will be available soon.
Public Forum (in person or via Zoom) Date/Time: September 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Registration for the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Public Forum will be available soon.

Location: Nassau BOCES
Address: 1 Merrick Ave, Westbury, NY 11590
Educators Forum (in-person) Date/Time: September 23, 2024 at 2:00-5:00 PM
Registration for the Nassau BOCES Educators Forum will be available soon.
Public Forum (in person or via Zoom) Date/Time: September 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Registration for the Nassau BOCES Public Forum will be available soon.

Location Ulster BOCES
Address: Jane Bullowa Conference Center, 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, NY 12561
Educators + Public Forum (in-person) Date/Time: October 10, 2024 at 5:00-7:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for the Blue Ribbon Commission Educators and Public Forum hosted by Ulster BOCES(link is external)
Contact: Sarah Dudley-Lemek (sdudley-lemek@ulsterboces.org(link sends e-mail))

New York City Blue Ribbon Commission Forums

Five (5) forums will be conducted virtually via Zoom, each targeting stakeholders in one of the 5 boroughs but open to stakeholders from across NYC.

Location: Bronx
Educators + Public Forum (Virtual) Date/Time: September 30, 2024 at 5:00–7:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for September 30 Blue Ribbon Commission Forum (Bronx)
Contact: Sharon Rencher (SRenche@schools.nyc.gov(link sends e-mail))

Location: Brooklyn
Educators + Public Forum (Virtual) Date/Time: October 1, 2024 at 5:00-7:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for October 1 Blue Ribbon Commission Forum (Brooklyn)
Contact: Sharon Rencher (SRenche@schools.nyc.gov(link sends e-mail))

Location: Manhattan
Educators + Public Forum (Virtual) Date/Time: October 7, 2024 5:00-7:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for October 7 Blue Ribbon Commission Forum (Manhattan)
Contact: Sharon Rencher (SRenche@schools.nyc.gov(link sends e-mail))

Location: Queens
Educators + Public Forum (Virtual) Date/Time: October 8, 2024 at 6:00-8:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for October 8 Blue Ribbon Commission Forum (Queens)
Contact: Sharon Rencher (SRenche@schools.nyc.gov(link sends e-mail))

Location: Staten Island
Educators + Public Forum (Virtual) Date/Time: October 9, 2024 at 6:00-8:00 PM
Registration Link: Register for October 9 Blue Ribbon Commission Forum (Staten Island)
Contact: Sharon Rencher (SRenche@schools.nyc.gov(link sends e-mail))

Social Studies Matters 

As the New York State Education Department develops more detailed recommendations for New York's Graduation Requirements, we remain committed to advocating for Social Studies education, PK-12.  Students in New York deserve four units of credit in high school Social Studies in order to be prepared for the challenges of the 21st century world.  Social Studies educators in New York deserve a seat at the table as these decisions are being made. 

Read our recent email to Chancellor Young, Commissioner Rosa,  Deputy Commissioners Matteson, Johnson-Dingle and Harmon and all members of the Board of Regents advocating for a commitment to the 4 units of credit and expressing our desire to work with NYSED to provide clarity and support for Social Studies educators.