History Matters Episode #284 The honor of a nation is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide.” - Hamilton @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social

2/ There will also be podcast episodes that come out with each week's lectures. Here's the first podcast episode that goes along with lectures #2 and #3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vn-...

1/ Ok folks For those asking, here are the lectures for my course w/David Blight & Beverly Gage that have made it online so far. They're posted 2 weeks after being given. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TNc... www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vn-... www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxvF... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-ZS...

Today in my "Age of Hamilton & Jefferson" course we discussed Jefferson's belief that Americans need to be educated because only by understanding their nation & its history can they recognize threats & defend it An educated public was a tool against tyranny. Yup. Thus current attacks on knowledge.

Thank you for coming to my podcast! (Particularly for the first time!) I'll post the link once the discussion gets posted. My topic today was: Is This Violence Different? In some ways, yes—it is. And history has a lot to say about it. Fridays 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

Hey folks: For those who asked about the conversation sponsored by the Library of America on the importance of Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" in the present day, here you go: youtu.be/Anuh_fWV4hQ?...

For those who have been asking -- persistently! -- about being able to watch the lectures for the mega-course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage -- "America at 250: A History" -- here are the first two lectures: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

My latest: a condensed history of the Bill of Rights for Encyclopedia Virgina. Enjoy! #sschat encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/the-...

Tomorrow morning on my live podcast, “History Matters:” Standing Up Matters! We’ve seen a lot of push back this week from people in high places. And it matters—more than you might think. Join us for some reckoning. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

Today I asked my history tadpoles: Did the government help you get here today? Most said no. Ss shared morning routines-recalling breakfast was a fave! 🥓 🧇 🥟 😋 Then we and discussed how the govt was involved. Students were surprised to discover govt’s active role in their lives. 🗺️

Important. Clear, concise, imperative. Please watch.

“History Matters” podcast folks… Because of complications, we can’t have a live episode tomorrow (I haven’t ever missed 2 episodes!) I’ll pre-record an episode & post there (👇🏼) Come back next week. It’s not as though there’s nothing the hell to talk about Fri 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

Looking forward to today’s community circles today! 🍎

Hoppy Frogtastic Friday!

Folks, Tomorrow morning I’ll need to miss my weekly podcast episode for a family emergency. More soon!!

So excited for this today’s Connect by BrainPOP: Get ready for back-to-school webinar. Thanks @brainpop.bsky.social for helping us prep for Back to School! Thanks Jean-Claude Brizard for the inspiring keynote @digitalpromise.bsky.social

@vicpasquantonio.bsky.social @mrroughton.bsky.social @civicsqueen.bsky.social @christienold.bsky.social @amyking.bsky.social @sziemnik2198.bsky.social @classroomtools.bsky.social 🗺 🍎

@historyherway.bsky.social @historyfrog.bsky.social @liberatingnarratives.com @glennwiebe.bsky.social @historysmith.bsky.social @lindarmonkjd.bsky.social @newslit.org #iteachsocialstudies 🗺 🍎

Q4: Drop the handles of educators and leaders you love to learn from! #T2Tchat #EduSky

“‘…that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.’ Words to live by in 2025.” Thanks @hcrichardson.bsky.social Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙👊🏻 🗺️ open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

🎉Come join the fun with @lucykirchh.bsky.social and me tomorrow at ISTELive: 🎉Tuesday, July 1, 2025 🎉10:30 Your Town, Their Story - 302BC 🎉2:30 - 3:00 Book Signing - ISTE+ASCD Central Author Signings

Good night from History Frog. Day 1 at ISTELive was Frogtastic🐸🎉

Mamdani’s victory in NYC says a LOT! Both Dems and the GOP are parties in *serious*transition. And history has important lessons for the here and now. Join us! Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

So excited to attend and present at ISTELive with my awesome coauthor @lucykirchh.bsky.social 📘 See you in San Antonio! 🎉

I’m honored to be a featured voice with these amazing educators at ISTE & ASCD Live! I can’t wait to share, learn & grow with our incredible community! My Pre-Con workshop is “Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI!” AND sessions w/Karalee Wong Nakatsuka & Katie McNamara! Pre-con: hubs.ly/Q03h48Mb0

"Where is the King of America?' Thomas Paine had an answer in 1776 in "Common Sense." And it IS common sense. In America, the LAW is King. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjj...

Ditto! Link: ncheteach.org/conversations/

Link to episode here: youtu.be/f4iwP0p4dIk

#HistoryMatters ep 271 “History isn't just some ethereal thing that you study because, oh, how nice and civilized we're studying history. History... It's who we are, and who we will be…History Matters.” Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social

Join the history nerds. We have documents. Primary sources, teacher resources, and real community. Support it all with your $60 membership. bit.ly/joinNCHE

Year 35 done✅ Happy summer!

So touched. My favorite First Avenue Bengali artist Baria painted a Joanne Freeman History Frog for me! 💚🐸 Keep using your voice Baria! 💚📣🎨So proud of you! Look @jbf1755.bsky.social Joanne History Frog is even wearing a statement necklace! 💚🐸

Okay folks. Attempt #2 Had to cancel last week because I got COVID. Let’s try again. Tomorrow on my webcast, “The Power & Perils if Attacking Higher Ed” Even more timely this week. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

So excited for our guest speaker tomorrow. Thanks to Dr. Deja Anderson helping my students prep for high school!

📖 🗺 In case any #ela or #socialstudies or #humanities #teachers want to participate and didn't know, here is Q1 for this month's #engsschat!

Honored to attend the American Legion Los Angeles Chinatown Post 628 Memorial Day Flag-Raising Ceremony at the Chinese Cemetery of Los Angeles. Remembering and honoring all those who gave their all. Thank you for your sacrifice and service. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor

Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw

Thank you @historyed.bsky.social for creating this beautiful, accessible, nonpartisan community led by the incomparable @jbf1755 where each week we can engage in discussions about our nation's history and make connections to the past 250 years 📜🇺🇸🗽⚖️

Sending virtual 🐔🍲 and get well soon wishes to our friend @jbf1755.bsky.social —thanks to @historyfrog.bsky.social 🐸for helping us reflect on our origin story this morning! ☕👩🏻‍💻

Tomorrow on my live webcast "History Matters:" The Power and Perils of Attacking Higher Ed Democratic republics need the power of an informed populace. Dictators prefer ignorance and submission. Join us. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

We had a hoppy Frogtastic Friday last week! 🐸

Ready and excited for today’s virtual Investigation: Detective McDevitt 🕵🏻🕵️‍♀️🕵🏽‍♂️ with Ford’s Theatre! 🗺️🍎

So excited for our virtual field trip: Investigation Detective McDevitt with Ford’s Theatre tomorrow! 🗺️

Happy Frogtastic Friday! Teaching AAPI history and celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month 🗺️ and History Tee Showdown 🎉

Tomorrow on my live webcast "History Matters:" Due Process and Habeas Corpus: An Explainer They are foundationally central in our constitutional system of law & order -- and in protecting our rights. Let's talk. Friday 10AM ET NCHEteach.org/conversations

Hoppy Frogtastic Friday! 🐸

Today was dress like your favorite teacher day! 💚@jbf1755.bsky.social

Community Circles today! The frog hops…

Thanks @icivics.bsky.social for helping us learn about Executive Orders with their awesome & informative infographic. 🗺️