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March 2017 Volume 20 Issue 6 On March 24 th , members of the CDCSS will host attendees of the annual NYSCSS Convention and embark on a quest almost 100 years in the making – to transform time to 1919, and walk into a Prohibition- themed Bar, or what were known as a ‘Speakeasy’ On October 28, 1919, Congress passed the National Prohibition Act, also known as the Volstead Act, which provided enabling legislation to implement the Eighteenth Amendment. When the National Prohibition Act was passed on October 28, 1919, thirty-three of the forty-eight states were already dry. Congress ratified the Eighteenth Amendment on January 16, 1920, and nationwide prohibition began on January 17, 1920. Though Congress had stipulated a seven-year time limit for the process, the amendment received the support of the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states in just 11 months. While it was nice that the nation came together to get rid of a ‘necessary evil,’ The United States was not aware of the impending backlash. As law enforcement officials shut down countless bars and saloons across the country, speakeasies sprang up overnight, and by 1925 tens of thousands had opened in New York City alone. Many were drab, makeshift saloons in basements or tenements located in shabby parts of town. Some, however, were fine restaurants in their own right, including New York City’s swanky 21 Club, which featured two bars, a dance floor, dining rooms on two levels and underground passageways leading to a secret wine cellar. Over the next year, crime rate spiked in percentage, going up 24% in the 30 major cities at the time. The much supported Volstead Act was meant to reduce crime, yet produced a completely opposite (Continued on page 3) CDCSS/NYSCSS Prohibition Night at the Speakeasy518 By Emmanuel Treski
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On March 24th, members of the CDCSS will host attendees of the annual NYSCSS Convention and embark on a quest almost 100 years in the making – to transform time to 1919, and walk into a Prohibition-themed Bar, or what were known as a ‘Speakeasy’ On October 28, 1919, Congress passed the National Prohibition Act, also known as the Volstead Act, which provided enabling legislation to implement the Eighteenth Amendment. When the National Prohibition Act was passed on October 28, 1919, thirty-three of the forty-eight states were already dry. Congress ratified the Eighteenth Amendment on January 16, 1920, and nationwide prohibition began on January 17, 1920. Though Congress had stipulated a seven-year time limit for the process, the amendment received the support of the necessary three-quarters of U.S. states in just 11 months. While it was nice that the nation came together to get rid of a ‘necessary evil,’ The United States was not aware of the impending backlash. As law enforcement officials shut down countless bars and saloons across the country, speakeasies sprang up overnight, and by 1925 tens of thousands had opened in New York City alone. Many were drab, makeshift saloons in
basements or tenements located in shabby parts of town. Some, however, were fine restaurants in their own right, including New York City’s swanky 21 Club, which featured two bars, a dance floor, dining rooms on two levels and underground passageways
leading to a secret wine cellar. Over the next year, crime rate spiked in percentage, going up 24% in the 30 major cities at the time. The much supported Volstead Act was meant to reduce crime, yet produced a completely opposite
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CDCSS/NYSCSS Prohibition Night at the Speakeasy518 By Emmanuel Treski
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Board of Directors President: Tom Michalek
1st Vice President Stacey Muscato
2nd Vice President: Maeve McEneny
Treasurer: Agnese Andrews
Secretary: Debra Desnoyers
Newsletter Editor: Mary Hadigan Miller
Directors:
Joan Andrejko
Charlie Gifford Cahill
D. Joseph Corr
Judianne Drebitko
David Golden
Mel Horowitz
Andrew Krakat
Lillie Spencer
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President’s Message Happy Spring!….Well almost!
2017 is already shaping up to be a great year for the Capital District Council for the Social Studies. In March we have already had a member appreciation night at the Van Dyck in Schenectady with Jeff Flynn from Discovery Learning. It was a great time to connect with other members and learn more about some great electronic resources for your classroom! Coming up next week we will have a full plate to offer members. Starting on Tuesday evening 3/21: CTLE teacher’s training with Professor Peter Hayes – Teaching and Learning the Holocaust. It will be held at the Jewish Federation of
Northeastern NY Community Services Building and starts at 4:00. The NYSCSS Spring conference is coming up next week as well, with the co-sponsored teacher orientation event on Wednesday 3/22 and the Prohibition Night event at the 518SpeakEasy on Friday 3/24. Look through The Liaison for even more upcoming events! Speaking of the NYSCSS Spring conference, the CDCSS is very involved in the planning of this historic event. Historic because we will be a part of the grand opening of the new Albany Convention Center! In addition to the pre-service night for new teachers and the Prohibition event featuring David Scott Friday evening, one of our long time CDCSS board members, Lillie Spencer will be receiving an award at the Friday luncheon. The award is the Continuing Social Studies Service award from the NYSCSS and we could not think of someone more deserving. Go Lillie! We encourage you to sign up for the conference—however, if you wish to come to celebrate with Lillie Spencer—contact conference chair Paul Gold at [email protected] for more information I would also like to mention that the winners for the 2017 CDCSS Neiderberger, Rainey Scholarship and Partners in Education awards have chosen and our recipients are announced on page 12 of the this issue. Congratulations to all! Our awards banquet will be held on May 23, 2017 and once again at the Van Schaick Island Country Club. The CDCSS board is also planning Future PD and social events for coming months which will include a cemetery tour and an Albany Paths Through History event in June. Keep your eye out for announcements through email and on CDCSS.org. Also included in this month’s issue is a featured article on the Prohibition era and SpeakEasy traditions. Appropriately written by The 518SpeakEasy’s very own bartender and manager Emmanuel Treski, our host for our Speakesy event next week! There is also another installment of a four-part series by Henry Mueller on Albany architecture, this one featuring the Alfred E. Smith building. In NCSS news, as I said last issue, I’ve already signed up for San Francisco next year! Recently announced on the NCSS website at http://www.socialstudies.org/conference You can now reserve a hotel room for the Fall conference for as little as $131 per night! Come join me in the Bay area! Finally, one more time, if you have not registered for the NYSCSS Spring conference please do so using the link included in this issue. I look forward to seeing many of you at the NYSCSS conference next week and please feel free to contact me if you need anything!
Thomas Michalek, CDCSS President— [email protected]
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The Liaison is published by the Capital District Council for the Social Studies. CDCSS does not accept responsibility for all the views which appear in The Liaison as it provides an opportunity for the publication of material which may express divergent views. The Capital District Council for the Social Studies is affiliated with the New York State Council for the Social Studies and National Coun-cil for the Social Studies. Membership is open to anyone interested in the social studies. Each member will receive a subscription to The Liaison in addition to other emails related to social studies education and the organization. A membership form is included in this newsletter. For further information regarding membership, please see our website at http://www.cdcss.org/
The Path to Freedom is an 8-chapter historic fiction that gives a glimpse into the lives of two young teenagers as they volunteer to support their father and his local militia as they prepare and fight two battles at Saratoga in the summer of 1777.
Available locally free through the Times Union Classroom Enrichment Program, the series includes:
A teachers’ guide with backgrounders.
A “Meet the Author” Blog
MP3 audio podcasts of each chapter for use with ESL, younger, blind or dyslexic students.
Free Skype or virtual “Meet the Author” sessions to any participating school who requests it.
A student quiz/essay contest with cash awards for up to 6 regional winners and matching award for the school library of each winner.
Contact Greg Stapleton at [email protected] to order or contact Mary Miller at [email protected] with questions.
effect, also leading to the start of the bootlegger industry. This started to lead people to want to repel the 18th Amendment. In fact, when Roosevelt (FDR) was running for President, one of his major selling campaign points, was that he would be ending prohibition. He won in 1932, and so believed that he celebrated passing of the historic 21st Amendment (the first one of its kind to effectively demolish another amendment) with a dirty gin martini! On December 5th, 1933, Congress ratified the 21st Amendment, essentially repealing the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors. Although the 21st Amendment was put into place, the United States was not completely Prohibition free until Utah ended their state ban on alcohol in 1966.
If you’re attending the NYSCSS 2017 Conference—plan on joining us for the special Speakeasy event on Friday, March 24.
The cost is only $25 per person — and includes an arrangement of hors d’oeuvres (while they last) and a prohibition quiz with fun prizes!
All other food and drink are the responsibility of each individual.
Questions? Contact CDCSS President Tom Michalek with questions at [email protected]
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For more information on the NYSCSS Conference or to register go to http://www.nyscss.wildapricot.org/event-2337076
Information about a special pre-service event on Wednesday, March 22 can be found on page 6.
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Photo credits: Drinks image with Emmanuel Treski—Hudson Valley Magazine—http://www.hvmag.com/Hudson-Valley-Magazine/March-2017/Cocktails/Speakeasy-518/
Prohibition Newspaper Image—pbs.org
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PLEASE NOTE: Changes in the CDCSS By Laws will be voted on at the annu-al meeting on Tuesday, May 23. Proposed changes will be emailed and posted on the organization’s website at least 30 days prior for review.
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Voyage on the Hudson: An Adventure Inspired by Henry Hudson This unique experience includes an introduction to Early Dutch Life in Albany at the Albany Visitors Center and an adventure on the Hudson River with Dutch Apple Cruises. Students will become a part of Henry Hudson’s crew and will work together to complete Henry’s harrowing journey. The river cruise will include a guided tour and hands on nautical themed learning stations related to the Half Moon’s 1609 expedition. April – October. Still have many openings available in April!
$10 per person / minimum group fee is $500. (Grades K-12)
Double Dutch An exploration of archeological artifacts from Fort Orange, touchable objects, and life size representations of Native and Dutch people brings to life the story of early Dutch inhabitants of the upper Hudson Valley. The first portion of this program takes place at Crailo State Historic Site. The second portion of this program, Early Life in Albany, takes place at the Albany Visitors Center. $5 per student / minimum group fee is $100.
Group Reservation Information: Programs are available by appointment only. Programs address Common Core Learning Standards and include an interactive activity designed to reinforce topics explored during programs. Call (518) 434-0405 or email [email protected].
To find out more download Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center & Henry Hudson Planetarium school programs brochure at http://www.albany.org/includes/content/docs/media/SchoolPrograms_2016-2017.pdf
Women's History Month Resources from PBS LearningMedia
How did Women's History Month originate? Share PBS LearningMedia's "All About the Holidays" video with students h p://to.pbs.org/2kIkr6k (Grades K ‐ 5) Introduce students to the remarkable life of feminist and aboli onist Sojourner Truth, who rose to become a leader in the fight for equality and fair treatment for both women and African Americans. h p://to.pbs.org/2km10wt (Grades 3 ‐ 7)
"What a woman may do if only she dares, and dares to do greatly." ‐ Loreta Velazquez. Visit La no Public Broadcas ng's Women's Studies Collec on. h p://to.pbs.org/2kr8Jtv (Grades 9 ‐ 12+)
Explore the WORLD Channel this month for films that focus on women. h p://worldchannel.org/schedule/ Finally, you can watch MAKERS episodes and and clips online. This project features groundbreaking American women in different spheres of influence. h p://www.pbs.org/show/makers‐women‐who‐make‐america/
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This is the third of four in a series that examines public buildings around the State Capitol.
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2017 Convention Registration is Open!
Join your friends and colleagues from across the state at the 79th Annual NYSCSS/NYS4A Convention: Ages & Pages: With Literacy and Justice For All. With over 80 sessions across three days, there will be something for everyone. Whether you're a 7-12 social studies teacher, an elementary teacher, literacy specialist, librarian, or an administrator, there will be a session for you!
Convention will take place from Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY. Featured speakers and activities will include:
Mary Ehrenworth Ed.D. - Teachers College Reading Writing Project Network
Dr. Terrence Roberts - one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African-American students who, in 1957, were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
New York State Education Department - Curriculum and Assessment Updates
Greg Ahlquist - 2013 New York State Teacher of the Year
S.G. Grant - Co-writer of the C3 Framwork and leader of the NYS Social Studies Toolkit Project
Plus many more sessions to be presented by classroom teachers from throughout New York State.
REGISTER NOW! at http://www.nyscss.wildapricot.org/event-2337076
Please contact Paul Gold, NYSCSS Convention Chair and
President-Elect at [email protected] with any questions.
Board of Directors Meetings: are open to all members. Any member is invited to join us at our next scheduled meeting on
Tues, April 25—76 Diner Latham @ 6:30 pm, 6pm if you’re ordering dinner.
Tues, May 23—Van Schaick Island Country Club - prior to the annual CDCSS Awards Banquet
2016-17 The Liaison Submission deadlines In fairness to all of our contributors, we must adhere to these deadlines. Please submit your piece in Microsoft Word format, ready to be imported into the newsletter, by the dates listed:
April Edition—Monday, March 27
May Edition—Monday, April 24
These deadlines are subject to change so please check future editions for updated information. If you have an article or other material for the newsletter, please send it to editor Mary Miller at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: Changes in the CDCSS By Laws will be voted on at the annual meeting on Tuesday, May 23. Proposed changes will be emailed and posted on the organization’s website at least 30 days prior for review.
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13th Annual Young Readers Program Carlotta Walls LaNier will answer student questions and discuss her book "A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School on May 23, 2017. Only fourteen years old, Carlotta faced racism, discrimination, and prejudice as she walked the halls and entered the classrooms of Central High. Outside school, she and her family experienced the hardships and terror associated with attempts to desegregate public schools after the Supreme Court decision on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954).
Essay Announcement/ Entry Form Essay Contest 2017 Announcement/Entry Form
Essay Scoring Rubric Essay Rubric 2017
Theme and NY Standards Essay NY Standards
Essay contest financially supported by:
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CANstruction: Go Team!
March 8 to March 22, 2017
4th Floor Terrace of the New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany
CANstruction will return to the 4th floor of the New York State Museum from March 8-22, 2017. Sixteen regional design teams and The Food Pantries for The Capital District come together as one team to raise food and funds by creating playful structures made entirely out of canned goods.
We need your participation! You can provide support by dropping canned goods into the bins next to your favorite structures to help them win the coveted People’s Choice Award. Each can you donate will be given to The Food Pantries for The Capital District along with those used in the structures. Together we are one community and one team.
Visit www.capitalregioncanstruction.com to learn more!
Pathways to Invasion - a Geographic Conference at Fort Ticonderoga The New York Geographic Alliance is inviting YOU to join the invasion!
We are sponsoring a geographic conference at Fort Ticonderoga on the shores of Lake Champlain on July 12-14, 2017. The theme is Pathways of Invasion, concentrating on the importance of the region during several conflicts (French and Indian War, American Revolution, and the War of 1812. It will feature lessons on the geography the Champlain Valley, focusing on its importance during three wars in colonial times. We will have lessons inside the fort, take tours of the Fort and its grounds, and a driving tour of the La Chute River, which drains Lake George. We are also planning on getting out on the Lake, using the Fort's boat, the Carillon.
This workshop will be open to all teachers of New York, and possibly neighboring states and Canada. Preference will be given to members of Alliances. We are still in the planning stage, and we will update with new information as it arrives. You can take the first step in registration now. Click on the link below. Fill out the required information and submit it. We will inform you that we have received your registration. In March you will be sent a more lengthy registration form, requiring signatures from you and your supervisor (principal). You also need to send us a check for $25 to hold your place. If you attend the entire conference at Fort Ticonderoga, you will receive a refund.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Ticonderoga (there is Amtrak service). Accommodations will be made with a local hotel, and you will be responsible for your lodging expenses and dinners.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
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CDCSS Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Please Join Us in Honoring:
The Laurence C. Rainey Memorial Scholarship, Gregory Allard, Averill Park HS
The Robert J. Neiderberger Award Winner, Krysten Camadine, Greenwich Junior-Senior High School
The Partners in Education Individual Winner, Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region & the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence for the organization’s commitment to the historic
preservation and education of the local, state and national Underground Railroad Moment.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
at Van Schaick Island Country Club 201, Continental Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047
5:00 pm Annual Membership Meeting
5:30 pm Cash Bar &
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Cost: $40.00 per person (children 4–12, only $14, under 4 are free) — Please register online at https://cdcss.wildapricot.org/event-2497107 and pay via PayPal using credit card or make checks payable to CDCSS and send reservations and payments to: Banquet co-chair, Agnese Andrews, c/o Menands School District, 19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY 12204. Mailed registra-tions must be received no later than Friday, May 12.
