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We are incredibly grateful for the public service of public teachers. Thank you for upholding democracy in your work, and for doing what you do with love. Sending love and historical solidarity ❤️

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Tomorrow on my live webcast “History Matters:” The Fourth Branch: The Press During the Founding, a free press was seen as a fourth branch of government. We need to talk. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

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As #BlackHistoryMonth draws to a close, I highly encourage fellow social studies teachers and historians to order a copy of Unforgettable Sacrifice by @hngreen.bsky.social to learn how diverse Black communities across the U.S. have preserved and contested the memory of the Civil War. a.co/d/aLZfybT

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The American West too often omits histories of native and immigrant populations. Join NCHE on February 26th at 7:30 pm EST to explore primary sources that shed light on Chinese Exclusion, boycotts, expulsions, xenophobia, and violence in the West and Pacific Northwest.

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Every student deserves a great public school. But great schools are only possible because of the educators who show up ready to make a difference. This #PublicSchoolsWeek, and every week, we celebrate those who inspire, support, and prepare our students for the future. #PSW25 publicschoolproud.org

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Would you like to learn more about our 2025 Teacher Symposium? Join us for an open house—live-streamed and open to all—on Tuesday, February 25, at 7 pm ET. Register here: www.gilderlehrman.org/news/februar...

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Tomorrow on my live webcast History Matters: “On Kings” Thomas Paine (and I) have a LOT to say Tune in. We need to talk. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

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Out now!!! After 5 years and 11 months #HonH is proud to share our edited volume! Thanks to @uncpress.bsky.social & Dawn Durante for going on this journey with us & supporting our vision. Thanks @herberthistory.bsky.social for the encouragement!!! #realhousewives #bravotv tinyurl.com/44284fs5

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🌻New episode! I spoke with amazing Kansas teachers about helping students think like historians—not just memorize facts. Their insights are inspiring! @kchekansas.bsky.social Listen now! #sschat #iteachsocialstudies theteachinghistoryherwaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/1542025/epis...

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I’ve been struggling this past week. I’ll admit it. So let’s discuss what history can tell us about where we are. On my live webcast, History Matters. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

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Calling all Pre-K — higher ed educators! Share your thoughts on PBS @NewsHour Classroom's Educator Voice blog. Subject: Potential dismantling or transformation of the Dept. of Education ✍️ and how it affects you/your students. Share by Thurs., 2/13 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky #sschat #DOE #edchat

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Happy Birthday, President Lincoln.

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Breaking news! Learn more about the Executive Branch and Presidential powers from Mr. Beat and The Dole Institute. Details are available at doleinstitute.org/event/exactl.... #historymatters

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Showing Swing Kids as an intro to how Hitler was able to get people to follow his ideology. But tied into a wider conversation to music as a form of protest throughout history. Letting students make their own connections as they will. Powerful. Wish I could teach an entire course on the topic.

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This Thursday, NCHE will dive into the experiences of Loyalists during the American Revolution, focusing on the choices they faced. ▫️Free and open to the public ▫️February 13th at 7:30 pm EST ▫️Learn more: https://buff.ly/40SpFQY #sschat #USHistory #History #EduSky #Teacher #edchat #AcademicSky

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The AHA has shared an action alert with our Ohio members about Ohio Senate Bill 1, which is currently before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee. We encourage constituents to reach out to their elected representatives to urge them to vote against the bill. 🗃️

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‘The story before the story’ with Kansas Teacher Leader Rachel Swearengin at the @historyed.bsky.social elementary cohort PD using primary source about Junius G. Groves. #KSHGSS @jessellison.bsky.social @kchekansas.bsky.social

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THIS!

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NCHE is always grateful for your commitment to public service. Join our upcoming conference to receive our gratitude, engage in vital discussions, and strengthen your historical ties. Discover more: https://buff.ly/4hgCbPM #TeachingExcellence #HistoryMatters

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Our @historyed.bsky.social day of learning at Haskell Indian Nations University begins with an interactive activity and History’s Habits of Mind. @jessellison.bsky.social

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“What is a ‘good’ lunch?” @historyed.bsky.social Ex. Director, @jessellison.bsky.social takes the elementary cohort through a History’s Habits of Mind activity.

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“Reading about Social Studies is not doing Social Studies.” Kansas Teacher Leader, Rachel Swearengin begins her session at the @historyed.bsky.social elementary cohort PD. #KSHGSS @jessellison.bsky.social

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Media Literacy! teaching about inter-war years and listening to part of War of Worlds broadcast. Reading skills - evidence/annotation. Built in modification for reading abilities - also translate into multiple languages - can follow along to English broadcast. Full lesson- historycomics.edublogs.org

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Diving into Historical Thinking Skills activity with Kansas Teacher Leader, Rachel Swearengin at the @historyed.bsky.social elementary cohort PD. #KSHGSS @jessellison.bsky.social

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NCSS President Jennifer Morgan and Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki have issued a statement on the January 29 Executive Order Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling: hubs.li/Q035dq8Y0

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Some awesome stuff from @uscshoahfoundation.bsky.social! "100 Days to Inspire Courage" provides testimony-based resources that empower students to face modern challenges with courage. iwitness.usc.edu/sites/100day... #socialstudies #historyteachers #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #engchat #edchat

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That’s a wrap on the 2025 Kansas Social Studies Conference! Thank you to all the hosts, partners, sponsors, presenters, and attendees! Watch for news about the 2026 Conference! In the meantime, the NCHE Conf is in STL in March and NCSS Conf is in DC in Dec! See you there! #kssscon2025

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Join the 2/3/25 #Rethink_Learning 🦋 chat to discuss #resilience, #creativity, #innovation, & staying calm during shifting #education policies. #EduSky #sschat Tag friends @raspberryberet3.bsky.social @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @hedreich.bsky.social @nowakro.bsky.social @kchekansas.bsky.social

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Have you read this? Appalled. Let's protect all kids & educators. #civics #socialjustice #EduSky @socialstudiestx.bsky.social @hedreich.bsky.social @technolibrary.bsky.social @walterdgreason.bsky.social @biscottinicole.bsky.social @thewrightleader.bsky.social www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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Thank you to all the vendors and sponsors of the Kansas Social Studies Conference! #KSSSCON2025 Imagine Learning, The Connected Classroom, BRI, ESSDACK, @periodicprez.bsky.social, @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, Truman Library, Dole Institute, The Juice Learning, and many more.

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Tonight’s watch party with Historians At The Movies. jasonherbert.substack.com/p/the-six-tr...

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🌻🌻THANK YOU!🌻🌻

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The Kansas Council for Social Studies conference was outstanding again this year. I enjoyed reconnecting with friends and meeting new people! And to get to spend a day at the Eisenhower Library and Museum was amazing!! @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @scottmpetri.bsky.social @madisonteacher.bsky.social

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Thankful to spend a couple of days in Abilene, KS: Home of #34. Also, a super treat to see my good friend, @historyherway.bsky.social and cheer her on as she was the keynote for #kssscon2025 @kchekansas.bsky.social 🍎🗺️ #sschat

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

What a wonderful time together with Social Studies teachers from across the state for Trivia Night at Rackets in Abilene! Teachers are competitive! Congratulations to the winning Trivia Team! Can’t wait to see you all at the Conference! #KSSScon2025

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Thank you @periodicprez.bsky.social for sending some great posters for our KS social studies teachers!! #kssscon2025

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Starting the #KSSSCON2025 Conference with some inspirational words from our host Dr. Todd Arrington, Executive Director of the Eisenhower Library. @kchekansas.bsky.social

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Thank you for coming, @historyherway.bsky.social! We hope everyone enjoyed the conference. #historymatters

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The second round of sessions are underway. Amazing stuff from @historyherway.bsky.social KSGeoAlliance, and KSecon #KSSSCON @amywalker.bsky.social @kdgilman1.bsky.social @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @caseymmeier.bsky.social @kwahaus.bsky.social

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Currently reading and thoroughly enjoying this fabulous book. 🗃️ #BlackHistoryMonth

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Our 2025 Kansas Social Studies Conference Vendor Hall is rockin’ Be sure to check out all the booths and giveaways! #kssscon2025

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Sessions have started at the #KSSSCON! Great inquiry happening with presentations from Imagine Learning, Eisenhower Library, and BRInstitute. @amywalker.bsky.social @kdgilman1.bsky.social @lauramcfarren.bsky.social @kwahaus.bsky.social

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We hope everyone is enjoying the state social studies conference today. Be sure to visit our awesome vendors!! #KSSSCON #historymatters

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We are getting ready to welcome you this morning to the 2025 Kansas Social Studies Conference at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum! #kssscon2025

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And we’re off… to a fantastic start at the 2025 Kansas Social Studies Conference at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum! #kssscon2025

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Absolutely fantastic wonder-filled keynote by the phenomenal @historyherway.bsky.social at the #KSSSCON Conference. @nhtoymc.bsky.social @kchekansas.bsky.social

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Let’s go!! #historymatters

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