The Dutch are missing in any U.S. history textbook, in the content standards, and in the nationally endorsed curriculum. Outside of New York State history classes, there is almost no mention of the Dutch influence in early 17th-century America. Fleeting references to the Netherlands as a staging area for the Pilgrims' famous "Mayflower"…

Describes some books and media for New Jersey Studies, as well as some miscellaneous texts and reference materials. (SJL)

Addresses the origins and development of "Electronic New Jersey," a collaboration between high schools and Rutgers University that integrates historical sources with learning activities through a website comprised of six topical learning modules. Describes the learning modules. Considers why "Electronic New Jersey" is an…

Summarizes results of a 1979-80 survey of state history course offerings and teaching practices in New Jersey's high schools. (SJL)

A synopsis of the report of the Advisory Council on New Jersey Studies. (SJL)

This survey gathered information from around the state on New Jersey Studies offerings: grade levels at which New Jersey Studies are emphasized, major topics or units, methods of instruction, and materials used. (SJL)

David Brearly was a student of the Enlightenment philosophers and English jurists who taught that a contract existed between the individual and the state, and this exposure influenced him as a framer of the Constitution, with its careful definitions of the obligations of government and the rights of citizens. This booklet on Brearly is one in a…

This bibliography of library materials is provided to aid librarians and teachers in selecting, locating, and obtaining information about New Jersey for classroom use. The subject matter is wide and varied, offering materials on history, geography, the environment, folklore, literature, social issues, past and present, and the people. Briefly…

This booklet presents interviews with New Jersey residents from a variety of ethnic backgrounds on their educational experiences in the United States. The interviews were conducted in 1979 and 1980 as part of an oral history project. The volume was designed to educate New Jersey high school students about their state's rich ethnic heritage, and to…

This Social Science Docket theme issue focuses on teaching local history and included theme and non-themed articles, lesson plans, learning activities, and book, movie, and museum reviews designed for K-12 social studies teachers. Articles and materials in this issue are: "Editing Is Not Censorship" (Alan Singer); "Teachers Respond…

This publication opens with a statement by the 2001-2002 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) President Adrian Davis on the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Davis said that social studies educators need to reinforce the ideals of tolerance, equity, and social justice against a backlash of antidemocratic sentiments and hostile…

This unit helps middle school students explore the local face of a global challenge: vanishing farmland and the need for sustainable agriculture. With an eye on the National Geography Standards and five areas of the New Jersey core curriculum standards, this unit also develops the skills needed to contribute toward creative solutions for such…

Traces the development of state-level education agencies in New Jersey from the nineteenth century to the present. (SJL)

Researchers analyzed 127 public school teachers' strikes in New Jersey during the 36 school years from 1945 through 1981, presenting their data in over 60 tables. Data were collected from newspapers, magazines, and journals; through personal interviews; and via a questionnaire survey of affiliates of the New Jersey Education Association and the…