NERC 48: Power of Place: Where Social Studies Happen

• Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration
• NERC 48 Press Kit
• NERC 48 Sponsor Levels PDF
• Hartford Marriott Downtown Reservations — Book Early! Limited Rooms Available at Group Rate

Power of Place: Where Social Studies Happens

Global citizenship requires one to understand that we live and work in localized places that are interconnected through communication and transportation. Place-based inquiry engages local heritage, landscapes, opportunities and experiences as a way to make sense of the world in which we live and provides a platform to take informed action. Places illustrate the interconnectedness between history, civics, economy, and geography, provide an authentic context to develop disciplinary literacies, and serve as a rich foundation for an active and informed society. The 48th Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, with Hartford, Connecticut as its backdrop, will provide opportunities for conference attendees to become immersed with place-based and inquiry focused social studies theories and practices.  In addition to traditional conference workshops and breakout sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to experience and explore the rich heritage of the Constitution State.

Co-Sponsors: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Conference Co-Chairs:

• Jennifer Otte | Canton High School | jotte@cantonschools.org
• Val McVey | Florida Joint Center for Citizenship | vfmcvey@gmail.com
• Anthony Roy | Connecticut River Academy | aroy@ctriveracademy.org