Congratulations to our 2026 Paul A. Gagnon Prize recipient, Valencia Abbott. Join us in Montgomery ncheteach.org/conference/r...

The David McCullough Essay Contest is now open! High school students are encouraged to enter. Winners receive prizes of up to $5,000! Interested students can attend our workshop on Feb. 19 to learn strategies for strong research and writing! Learn more: https://ow.ly/7BLB50Y5CvU

Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/v... #ushistory #sschat #socialstudies #historyteacher

Calling all #Civics and #Government teachers! Check out our new curriculum-aligned subject page today, which features short docs, lesson plans and student activities on topics such as constitutional principles and public policy. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...

A friend shared this on Facebook (Lives in NJ) My mind is blown by the asking them to pay $5 AND bring food. Of course I'm not surprised, but can't say I have ever heard of something like this happening. Anyone ever experience something like this before?!?!?

1/ Research has established that background knowledge is a significant contributor to reading comprehension. Our videos offer an effective way to build students’ literacy development. Check out these Retro Report short docs and resources below, which provide entry points into multiple topic areas. ⬇️

📚 #Teachers, are you putting together summer reading for your class next year? Browse our "Perfect Pair" Collection today, which matches relevant short docs to popular books assigned in English/ELA classes. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...

I’ll be in Dallas on June 3 for a special screening of clips from our new film, The American Revolution, at the Winspear Opera House with KERA. Join me, Sarah Botstein, and Jane Kamensky for a conversation after the film. Tickets and info here: attpac.org/event/the-am...

New Short Doc: A new short doc examines the origins of the Bracero program, when millions of Mexican laborers were brought to the U.S. to fill farm and railroad jobs between the 1940s and ‘60s. #Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...

This is an AWESOME opportunity! A weekend with @retroreport.org and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social apply!

Don’t make us write a DBQ about this We could make a document set about why you should support history education. Or you could just join NCHE for $60/year and call it a day. bit.ly/joinNCHE

Thanks for the shout out, PJ! Try this link: my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=...

1/ 🇻🇳 Fifty years ago today, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. For educators exploring the war’s aftermath, these short docs and teaching resources offer essential historical context:

I'm putting together a list of books specifically related to Social Studies/History/Geography pedagogy to share with my department. If you have recommendations, please share them below! #sschat #historyeducation #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher #EduSky

happy independent bookstore day 📚

Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities. #sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator www.easternstate.org/educator-res...

Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ? A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please! 🍎 🗺️ #sschat

The deadline to answer the #txcss2025 has been extended to 4/20 ! Join @profjeffries.bsky.social and share your stories, their stories, and our stories at #VoicesInHistory These stories matter, history matters .. join us at: txcss.net/conference 🗺️🍎

So excited ISTE Live 25 Pre-Con Institute in San Antonio! Join me for "Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI: Navigating the New Frontier." DigCit is about ethical questions at the intersection of technology & humanity. We’ll have strategies, tools, & activities to use right away! hubs.ly/Q03h48Mb0

Ahem, #EduSky 🍎🗺️ .. it’s go time! Get your proposals in now for #txcss2025 as @profjeffries.bsky.social will be joining us to share all of the stories… Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference #SSChat

Dear #SSChat Community Members: 🗺️ It is with a heavy heart that the SSChat moderators learned today that one of our long-time #sschat contributors and community members, Bill Chapman, passed away this weekend for health related reasons.

Want to see the scope of what the NEH grant terminations is? The ACH ( @ach.bsky.social ) has compiled a database: impact.ach.org

I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.

Hey #sschat! 🗺️ 🍎 our friends @civxnow.bsky.social shared a paid podcasting opp here from KQED: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here: p2a.co/fSsMhaJ #sschat #humanities #edchat #engchat #socialstudies @nehgov.bsky.social

NEH cuts have left many of us feeling powerless. I want to do whatever I can to help. If your current or planned program has lost funding and falls within my area of expertise, I am willing to waive as much of my compensation as possible. I will do virtual presentations for free. Please reach out.

Great news for KY, IN, OH, and TN #WorldHistoryTeacher types: Free registration for this year's @thewha.bsky.social conference in Louisville. I'm looking forward to attending and hope to see you there. members.thewha.org/general/cust...

Using this today to help kids “tour” Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen Boarding House! We created a Google doc assignment to accompany it! Let me know if you want it! 🙌🏽 #sschat 🍎🗺️ artsandculture.google.com/story/virtua...

Thank you @corwinpress.bsky.social for allowing @glennwiebe.bsky.social and I to share our thoughts about what makes #socialstudies education awesome! You might even find yourself wanting to purchase our new book - The Social Studies FIELD Guide corwin-connect.com/2025/04/four...

It's finally here! Nothing like getting to hold two years of hard work in your hands for the first time! Thank you @glennwiebe.bsky.social for your friendship and hard work! Learn more at socialstudiesfieldguide.com or order at www.corwin.com/books/social...

Congratulations to my friend @mrswreggs.bsky.social on her shoutout on #WorldfromAtoZ with Carl Azuz today! 🗺️🍎

I asked some friends what they thought of the Gettysburg College- @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social MA in American History program. A.Ham, RBG, Teddy, and President Obama think it’s a great idea to check out our open house on 3/27 Register here: bit.ly/4kYnVO3 #edusky #iteachsocialstudies

There's still time to sign up! K12 Educators: Join our chat co-hosted by PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom & Jacobson Institute in celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth w/ these amazing students & educators! Plus fun swag giveaways! RSVP: bit.ly/NewsHourZoom... | #WHM #EduSky #STEM #busedu #edchat #CTE

2/ Learn more in a new Retro Report short documentary and its classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/how-ti...

1/ Can public schools regulate their students’ right to free speech? According to Emily Gold Waldman, a professor of constitutional education law at Pace University, the Tinker v. Des Moines #SCOTUS decision remains a baseline for debates over students’ rights to free speech. #freespeech #edchat

❌ NO: This is not a genuine news story. It's entirely fictional & was created using AI tools, fact-checkers found. Here are red flags that show the post's lack of credibility: 🚩 Questionable website 🚩 Single source 🚩 Lack of evidence 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/FictionalOffer #DawnStaley #ElonMusk

I 🩷 the Gettysburg College— @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social MA in American History for K-12 educators! It is $750/course & you can work with historians from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, & a host of other top schools. Join me for an open house on 3/27! Register at gilderlehrman.org #iteachsocialstudies

Join us for a #CitizenNation screening at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social's MLK Jr. Memorial Library in April! The panel discussion will feature educators, experts and a new generation of leaders discussing strategies for fostering civil discourse skills. RSVP: retroreport.org/listings/eve...

🍎 NCSS supports elementary educators! We are pleased to provide this free collection of classroom-ready lessons from Social Studies and the Young Learner. ➡️ Access now: hubs.li/Q03cnpcw0 #TLSky #edchat #EduSkyPrimary

2/ In this popular video, we debunk decades of conspiracy theories, including those surrounding the assassination. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/conspi...

1/ The federal government released tens of thousands of pages last night on former President John F. Kennedy's assassination, @washingtonpost.com reports.

The NCHE staff is fueling up before the big event tomorrow! Grateful for the people who make #NCHE2025 possible ❤️

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 🍎🗺️

This #InternationalWomensDay explore the extraordinary lives of American women who transformed constitutional history. Check out #WomensHistoryMonth resources for learners of all ages: ow.ly/W9t750Vb7yB

📣 Are you a leader of a social studies organization or group? Do you want to be? Build your capacity for advocacy and leadership in #socialstudies education this summer at the NCSS Summer Leadership Institute, July 14-16 in Kansas City, MO: hubs.li/Q038Fgh30 #edleaders

FREE professional learning for educators at ALL levels. The @historians.org VA Conference featuring a plenary session with @newamericanhistory.bsky.social Executive Director Ed Ayers—Join us! Register here: bit.ly/AHAVA25 #sschat 🗺️🍎

#Teachers, are you gearing up for #CivicLearningWeek next week? Register on our website to access a variety of free civics resources to use with your students, including our #CitizenNation Civics Skills collection. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...