An Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART) Monthly Program at the National Archives at New York City “Even though you plant a seed and you don't see it flourish or bloom, it's there, and it grows.” Renee Thorton, Teacher | New York, NY National Teachers Initiative, StoryCorps
Image via ART's 2011 K-12 Archives Education Institute Flickr album
The New York State Board of Regents approved legislation that will institute Common Core State Standards in K-12 education. By 2014-5, New York teachers and educators will be assessed based on criteria developed from these standards along with additional standards set by the NY State Department of Education (NYSED). The new state assessments will focus on deeper levels of thinking to encourage college and career readiness.
These questions were explored this past October at the second annual K-12 Archives Education Institute (AEI). ART, in partnership with the National Archives at New York City (NARA-NYC) and the United Federation of Teachers/Associated Teachers of Social Studies, organized the AEI with 35 local K-12 educators and members of the archival community. The group discussed strategies for teaching primary source materials on the topic of immigration and migration. Utilizing the collections of NARA-NYC, the Brooklyn Public Library, and the Ukrainian Historical and Educational Center of New Jersey, the group developed questions, exercises, and activities for students. This collaborative work has culminated in the K-12 AEI Curriculum on Immigration and Migration. This curriculum will be available on the ART website as a resource for educators. On January 19, 2012, ART will highlight the AEI program, and introduce the K-12 AEI Curriculum on Immigration and Migration to the public for the first time. This special event will also feature the remarkable efforts of local cultural heritage institutions that utilize primary sources in education and outreach initiatives. The presenters will include: Marisa Gitto, Director, Patricia Standish Curriculum Library, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY & AEI Curriculum Coordinator Christopher Zarr, Education Specialist, National Archives at New York City Leslie Shope, Project Coordinator, Brooklyn Connections, Brooklyn Public Library Metropolitan New York area teachers, educators, archivists, and the general public are invited to join us at the National Archives at New York City. Online registration via the ART website (http://nycarchivists.org) is required in advance. When: Thursday, 19 January 2012 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Program 7:30-8:30 pm Reception Where: The National Archives at New York City 201 Varick Street, NYC
Light refreshments and beverages will be served during the reception.
Cost: FREE *online registration required through the ART website http://nycarchivists.org* Online registration for this event has closed.
The ART Communications and Outreach Committee would like to thank NARA-NYC for graciously hosting this program. ART thanks MetLife for its generous support of this event. For questions concerning this event, please email: outreach@nycarchivists.org
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