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Kansas Council for History Education | Find us online at
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4 months ago
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Congratulations to Shawn Hornung of Wamego High School (Wamego, KS) on being named the 2025 Kansas
@gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
Teacher of the Year! Shawn will be awarded $1,000 and becomes a nominee in the national contest.
#historymatters
#gilderlehrman
#teacheroftheyear
4 months ago
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Make plans to visit the Kansas Aviation Museum on Sunday, July 13th to tour the World War II C-47 that led the invasion at Normandy June 6, 1944. It will be there one day only! Donāt miss it!!
#WorldWarII
#c47skytrain
#ThatsAllBrother
#WhereDreamsTakeFlight
5 months ago
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Kevin M. Levin
5 months ago
"That Tubman was prohibited from enlisting in the U.S. Army did not stop her from risking her life for the enslaved, or for a nation that hadnāt yet recognized her rights as a citizen." šļø
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Opinion | Actually, Secretary Hegseth, Harriet Tubman was a war hero
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is wrong to consider stripping her name from the USNS Harriet Tubman.
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Glenn Wiebe
5 months ago
I would have done just about anything for something like this when I was teaching 8th grade.
gilderlehrman.org/declaration-independence#annotated-declaration
Thx
@gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
!
#declarationofindependence
#sschat
#socialstudies
#primarysources
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
5 months ago
Join us for
#InsidetheVault
today at 7 p.m. ET! Dr. Denver Brunsman will discuss the Olive Branch Petition, sent by colonists to King George III in an attempt to avoid the American Revolution. Learn more and register:
gilderlehrman.org/insidethevault
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If you are a Kansas resident with students enrolled in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, it is time to download the Sunflower Summer app!
sunflowersummer.org
5 months ago
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NCHE invites proposals for our 2026 National Conference in Montgomery, AL, March 26-28. Interested in presenting a Breakout Session, Poster Session, or Mini Session at the conference? Summer is a great time to prepare and apply. Submit your proposal at
ncheteach.org/conference/c...
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6 months ago
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Spots are still available for the FREE Indigenous Education Summer Summit NEXT Friday June 20th featuring Dr. Cornel Pewewardy! Learn more and register at
kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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6 months ago
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
Four āAāsā with
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at the
@essdack.bsky.social
summer PD.
@amywalker.bsky.social
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
#KSHGSS
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
Using Google Mymaps to tell stories and connect content with
@amywalker.bsky.social
at the
@essdack.bsky.social
summer PD.
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
#KSHGSS
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
How do maps tell a story?? Make a Key or Title to tell the story with
@amywalker.bsky.social
at the
@essdack.bsky.social
summer PD. What a great inquiry activity.
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
#KSHGSS
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
Making Words With Friends activity! Teacher Leader
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
has complete command of the floor at the
@essdack.bsky.social
summer PD.
#KSHGSS
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@amywalker.bsky.social
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
Seek and Shape using Chronicling America with
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
at the
@essdack.bsky.social
summer PD.
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@amywalker.bsky.social
#KSHGSS
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Nathan McAlister
6 months ago
Whatās in a name?? Using a mapāYes a paper mapāto identify place name origins and ProjectZeroHGSE Thinking Routines with
@amywalker.bsky.social
@essdack.bsky.social
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@caseymmeier.bsky.social
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This is a great opportunity for Kansas educators!
#sschat
#historymatters
6 months ago
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Who needs one of these t-shirts to wear at all of your fun upcoming summer activities? It is available in green, gray and maroon. Order online at
ksche.weebly.com/historyshirt...
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#historytshirtshowdown
#historymatters
7 months ago
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8 months ago
What do you observe? What do you feel this means? The LOC team is guiding teachers through the practicing visual source strategy to help embed deeper thinking in the classroom. Amazing collaboration of ideas.
@glennwiebe.bsky.social
@essdack.bsky.social
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
8 months ago
Sunday on
#BookBreaks
: Sharon McMahon will discuss her book "The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement." Join us for this free online program at 2 pm ET! Register:
www.gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks-...
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Nathan McAlister
8 months ago
The LOC 101 session has begun. Rabbit holes, finding your way back, search tools, and short cuts are all covered with the amazing Teaching LOC staff.
#KSHGSS
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National History Day's updated statement on NEH funding cuts affecting the organization and History Day affiliate programs across the United States and the world. Please share widely among your networks and donate now at
nhd.org/donate
. Thank you so much for your support.
#historymatters
8 months ago
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L.McFarren
8 months ago
HGSS teachers!! Have you seen this resource from the
@usnatarchives.bsky.social
?! So many ways to examine primary sources!! šŗļøš
#sschat
#historyteacher
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Document Analysis
EspaƱol Document analysis is the first step in working with primary sources. Teach your students to think through primary source documents for contextual understanding and to extract information to ma...
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets
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8 months ago
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Check out this awesome offer by Kevin M. Levin
@civilwarmemory.bsky.social
!
#historymatters
add a skeleton here at some point
8 months ago
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Joanne Freeman
8 months ago
Tomorrow on my live webcast āHistory Matters:ā On Crashing the Economy: Hamilton Has WORDS Hamilton had a LOT to say about the massive impact of an unstable economy. Heās got a LOT to say to us. Join us. Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
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National Council for History Education
8 months ago
šJoin our webinar on place-based social studies! Learn how to root your teaching in your local community to boost engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections. Perfect for educators looking to make learning more relevant.
#sschat
#edchat
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Rooted in the Real World: Harnessing Place-Based Learning for Social Studies Education
NCHE Conference
https://buff.ly/vyDwTm7
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National Council for History Education
9 months ago
Hours until registration begins! Weāre looking forward to seeing this room filled with history lovers soon.
#NCHE2025
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SocialStudiesTx
9 months ago
What if I told you that you have a little over ten days to apply to a transformational teacher institute at
@easternstate.bsky.social
and get to work with
@ksautner.bsky.social
plus ahem .. stipends are available??
www.easternstate.org/teach
Hooray for summer!
#EduSky
#sschat
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Summer Teacher Institute
var _ctct_m = "be4ff7dd7c1a361ec56e60b931cb350b"; Eastern State invites and encourages teachers of all disciplines, locations, and grade levels (K-12) to apply for one ofĀ two 2025 Summer Teacher Inst...
https://www.easternstate.org/teach
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National Council for History Education
9 months ago
Our first attendees are lining up for registration at
#NCHE2025
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National Council for History Education
9 months ago
Just a peak at the raffle baskets for
#NCHE2025
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We want you... to consider joining the Kansas Aviation Museum's docent program! Docents provide information on exhibits, assistance to guests, and act as the front line with the public. If you want to join a dynamic, growing team, apply today at
www.volgistics.com/appform/2129...
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9 months ago
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Glenn Wiebe
9 months ago
Looking forward to meeting & learning with Wisconsin
#socialstudies
teachers at
#WCSS25
! Especially excited to present with
@madisonteacher.bsky.social
at 9:15 Saturday, we'll be sharing about our new book, The Social Studies Field Guide.
#socialstudies
#historyteachers
#sschat
#iteachsocialstudies
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Check out this upcoming session with Mr. Beat at The Dole Institute for Politics in person or on YouTube.
#civicsmatters
www.youtube.com/live/e9eHdM-...
9 months ago
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More details here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
9 months ago
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National Council for History Education
9 months ago
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 ā¤ļø
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Joanne Freeman
9 months ago
Tomorrow on my live webcast āHistory Matters:ā 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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National Council for History Education
9 months ago
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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National Education Association
9 months ago
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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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
9 months ago
Would you like to learn more about our 2025 Teacher Symposium? Join us for an open houseālive-streamed and open to allāon Tuesday, February 25, at 7 pm ET. Register here:
www.gilderlehrman.org/news/februar...
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Joanne Freeman
9 months ago
Tomorrow on my live webcast History Matters: āOn Kingsā 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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Conversations
https://NCHEteach.org/conversations
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Historians on Housewives
10 months ago
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
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Historians on Housewives | Kacey Calahane | University of North Carolina Press
According to popular stereotype, Bravo reality television portrays vapid, one-dimensional characters tearing each other down for viewersā enjoyment. Whethe...
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CherylAnne Amendola
10 months ago
š»New episode! I spoke with amazing Kansas teachers about helping students think like historiansānot just memorize facts. Their insights are inspiring!
@kchekansas.bsky.social
Listen now!
#sschat
#iteachsocialstudies
theteachinghistoryherwaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/1542025/epis...
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History is an Invitation to Wonder: Insights from Kansas Teachers - The Teaching History Her Way Podcast
In this special episode of Teaching History Her Way, Iām bringing you conversations from the Kansas Social Studies Conference at the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, Kansas, where I had the honor of del...
https://theteachinghistoryherwaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/1542025/episodes/16616480-history-is-an-invitation-to-wonder-insights-from-kansas-teachers
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Joanne Freeman
10 months ago
Iāve been struggling this past week. Iāll admit it. So letās 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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Conversations
https://NCHEteach.org/conversations
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PBS News Classroom
10 months ago
Calling all Pre-K ā higher ed educators! Share your thoughts on PBS @NewsHour Classroom's Educator Voice blog. Subject: Potential dismantling or transformation of the Dept. of Education āļø and how it affects you/your students. Share by Thurs., 2/13 here:
bit.ly/40Q0vRw
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#EduSky
#sschat
#DOE
#edchat
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Nathan McAlister
10 months ago
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...
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#historymatters
10 months ago
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Tim Smyth
10 months ago
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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National Council for History Education
10 months ago
This Thursday, NCHE will dive into the experiences of Loyalists during the American Revolution, focusing on the choices they faced. ā«ļøFree and open to the public ā«ļøFebruary 13th at 7:30 pm EST ā«ļøLearn more:
https://buff.ly/40SpFQY
#sschat
#USHistory
#History
#EduSky
#Teacher
#edchat
#AcademicSky
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American Historical Association
10 months ago
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. šļø
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Action Alert Opposing Ohio Senate Bill 1
The AHA has shared the following action alert opposing Ohio SB 1 with our Ohio members.
https://www.historians.org/news/action-alert-opposing-ohio-senate-bill-1/
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