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LibertyCon 2018

March 8, 2018 - March 10, 2018

  • « NYLA’s Library Advocacy Day
  • EPIC (Excelled, Personalized, Innovative, Collaborative) Learning Conference »

Social Studies helps lead students to success in both their personal and public lives. This year the New York State Council for Social Studies in collaboration with the Underground Railroad History Project is preparing for its annual conference titled LibertyCon 2018: Embracing Equity Within a Global Society” The strands of our 80th annual convention will focus on the role that social studies plays as a key to unlock multiple pathways for students to follow in their journey toward achievement and success.

  • The power of social studies as a critical force in shaping our personal and collective identities
  • The role of social studies in promoting student engagement in our schools and communities
  • Changing assessment practices in social studies with a focus on new Global Regents Exam

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Details

Start:
March 8, 2018
End:
March 10, 2018
Event Category:
Conference
Event Tags:
conference
Website:
http://nyscss.org/convention/

Organizer

NYSCSS
Phone:
(518) 618-2438
Email:
communications@nyscss.org
Website:
http://nyscss.org/

Venue

Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle St
Albany, NY 12207 United States
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Phone:
(518) 487-2155
Website:
http://www.albanycapitalcenter.com/
  • « NYLA’s Library Advocacy Day
  • EPIC (Excelled, Personalized, Innovative, Collaborative) Learning Conference »

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