Oh @civics101pod.bsky.social you are there when I need a laugh. "27 reasons your king is *awful* #10 will shock you!" (Note @capodice.bsky.social looks like I am going to National NCSS - clearly a "Barrett's Privateers" sing along is in order!). I hope we see you at NHCSS soon! #sschat #nhcss )

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09... Now I want to re-watch the "Shut it down" episode of West Wing. #sschat

What The Heck...!? htttp://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-afpi-tpusa-hillsdale-college-and-over-40-national-and-state-organizations-launch-america-250-civics-coalition

I did it!! 🎉. I actually finished my Modern Classrooms Project Mentorship!! Started it last summer but didn't end up finishing it. This year I just went for it - submitted things and <gasp> revised if necessary! I am really looking forward to implementing this year! #modernclassrooms

Yay! It came! I'm really looking forward to it. I've already (before it even came) found some cool tools! @glennwiebe.bsky.social the windows frame is cool!! @madisonteacher.bsky.social can't wait to dig in!

Anyone else attending this? I do love me some Edpuzzle! Especially now that I'm trying (again) to implement Modern Classrooms Project. learn.edpuzzle.com/hubfs/Im_Att...

NH Social Studies teachers - Want to present at the NHCSS conference? www.nhcss.org/presenter-pr.... Or if you just want to attend: www.nhcss.org/conference-r.... (Details coming soon!). It will be held at the McAuliffe Shepard Discovery Center this year, which should be fun. #sschat #nhcss

Hey #sschat I hope you are having a Joyful or at least relaxed summer. Words fail me. I expect so many memes!! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Hey #sschat I listened to @historyherway.bsky.social podcast with @madisonteacher.bsky.social I am looking forward to getting the Social Studies Field Guide!! I have instincts that are good - but I can really use some inspiration and practical tips and this really sounds like just the ticket!

Fascinating series on Navajo Nation Water Rights. open.spotify.com/episode/1gHA... There is also a good one on Tulsa Massacres. #sschat

I have the best boss. She takes her work very seriously. We're hiring a Middle school math teacher and 1:1 para if you care more about a great work environment! Merrimack NH #artsintegration

Did the @cfreducation.bsky.social South Sudan simulation. Played @icivics.bsky.social Convene the Council then did Simulation the next day. They love these simulations! (Wish I had a better picture of the Nat.Sec. Advisor using a spoon for a gavel!) #sschat #cfreducation #icivics

Getting ready to do the @cfreducation.bsky.social simulation aid to South Sudan. This class is really good at them. We'll do @icivics.bsky.social Convene the Council first. Great pair up. #sschat

8th grade, after trio that got us in at 11 last night: Can we watch The Croods? Me: C'mon guys.... Me: OK, but your exit ticket is to write about why this is an educational movie. 🙄😁

Maggie Hasson (NH) asked Noem to define Habeus Corpus "Noem replied, saying that it allows the president to remove people from the US." Aieee! Can we make @lindamonk.bsky.social required reading for all government employees? www.bbc.com/news/videos/... #sschat

Help 7th grade raise money to get South Sudan School 4 a well!! We are up to almost $200 if you count the cash we collected! If you are local stop by Gccsa Gate City Charter School for the Arts for a keychain! www.h2oforlifeschools.org/donate?campa...

NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson: How a social network is bringing communities together in divisive times Ask Students: How is Front Porch Forum different from other social networks? #sschat #civics #EduSky

Collect them ALL! @civics101pod.bsky.social

Fascinating! Thanks.

#sschat My cousin alerted me to this speech. youtu.be/FljLL-fq3oU?...

protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/ I ❤️ @pbs.org

Me. May 1st. #sschat

This came up in another context. I am glad you reminded me!

My @civics101pod.bsky.social mug at school. A small happiness during bleak times.

Cleaning out old photos - found this from an old @icivics.bsky.social lesson. Fab. So true. #sschat

I really needed this delightful distraction. Made in cooperation with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network www.imdb.com/title/tt3040... fun. #sschat

Saw this and thought it was good but needed some additions. #sschat

NYTimes "Of all Trump’s actions so far, few have alarmed democracy scholars more than his mass deportations of migrants without a hearing. Why? Experts see a precedent that could undermine the liberties of all Americans." @lindamonk.bsky.social New edition of "The Words We Live By" ? #sschat

YES!! A Different Kind of Anti-Trump Resistance Is Brewing www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/o... #sschat

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

#sschat "Before the Trump era, not that many Americans perceived how much our democracy’s very survival depended on the honor and decency of American presidents." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/o...

Re: Smithsonian "American history is longer, larger, more various, more beautiful, and more terrible than anything anyone has ever said about it." James Baldwin

Yes!! I woke up to this. Argh! Smithsonian ... we love how you work to tell the complicated truth of our history. I wonder if there is something we can all do.

NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson — "How online misinformation is 'supercharging' conspiracy theories": Discuss how to have respectful conversations about beliefs and misinformation. #sschat #EduSky bit.ly/4kYjGC8

It dawns on me that we will need this now more than ever. archive.org/donate I'll send $5.

I've also been watching a lot of www.youtube.com/@LegalEagle trying to understand things spiraling out of control. He is usually pretty thorough and as entertaining as is possible about this sort of thing. (His My Cousin Vinny episode is great!). Haven't compared him to other sources yet. #sschat

As a @cfreducation.bsky.social Ambassador I have been slacking - depressed & distressed by the state of the world and trying to figure out what to do. And, also, trying to figure out what to teach. But of COURSE CFR has fabulous resources as always! education.cfr.org/learn/readin... #sschat

Hey #sschat people - I'd love to know how anyone is addressing this: www.npr.org/sections/sho... I'm planning to bring it up on Thursday in Civics, but other than bringing it to their attention and talking about it - not sure what...

www.nhcss.org/webinars.html Another NHCSS webinar! #sschat

Putting in some plugs for NHCSS events! #sschat 3/18: EPS: Webinar: History is Everywhere www.everything-history.com/webinars

Hi #sschat ! Sorry I missed yesterday. A2 i used a bellringer from NewsLitercy Project's The Sift on AP style and "Gulf of America" it was a really good discussion! Great entry because it was a step removed. Now more than ever, I'm so glad you are all here!

Will be on for sure! Tomorrow may be hard because family night, but i can do slow...

@lindarmonkjd.bsky.social. Well here's a "duh" moment I had - I can not only look in the excellent books she wrote, but I can go to Linda Monk's website for some great articles! lindamonk.com/media-resour.... #sschat p.s. I really want to get her Bill of Rights Book!

Thank you! This is really useful!

one.npr.org/i/1230674436... #sschat I found this to be a slim glimmer of hope... ish. I'm curious to hear what @lindarmonkjd.bsky.social has to say about this!!

Hey #sschat We do a collaborative art project for our big end of year Arts Night -I thought of a combined 6,7,8 civics project. I thought of taking copies of the constitution & have them water color them red, white, blue, & do a torn paper collage of the US flag. Ideas? Objections?

This news made my day!! indepthnh.org/2025/02/10/u...

At the Feb Mission US meetup, we’ll discuss the role of ordinary people in history, and how it influenced the development of No Turning Back. Our guest is Dr. Pamela N. Walker, lead advisor for No Turning Back. #socialstudies #sschat #BlackHistoryMonth Register here: wnet.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Can't wait for my latest @civics101pod.bsky.social swag!!!

Yay!!