Tired of politics?Check this delightful podcast out! Really interesting! open.spotify.com/episode/66Q8... #sschat

I prominently display this poster in my classroom. I was reading this article by @ibramxk.bsky.social and it made me think of that poster. #sschat theemancipator.org/2026/07/10/i...

Happy 250. 🇺🇸 Here's hoping for another 250 “of the people, by the people, for the people." Really liked @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social 'The America That is Still Possibke' open.spotify.com/episode/0obH...

Happy 250th birthday, USA! — I know it’s not *ideal* conditions to celebrate, but come have a laugh about the US War of Independence with me, the brilliant @pattonoswalt.bsky.social , and historian @frankcogliano.bsky.social Listen wherever you get your podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...

open.substack.com/pub/heatherc... Seriously... is it time to get angry yet? 😡🤔🇺🇸 #sschat

Happy father's day to all "father/caregivers" this is so true of my partner! m.economictimes.com/news/interna...

Very sad to hear this. Her books & poetry were wonderful. "Touch Magic" helped shape me as a teacher. Her writing, story telling, & larger than life presence will be missed by so many people. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/b... #janeyolen

substack.com/@creativepre... yes! #sschat

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug... wow. Sit back and relax folks. 🙄😡 "We used to be a serious country. Not anymore." Paul Krugman #sschat

Newest by Ruta Septys- A Fortune of Sand www.goodreads.com/book/show/24... I love everything I've read by her and this is set in my old home: Detroit! #sschat

Hey total side note... does it make you a fangirl if you get a little thrill when people you admire follow you? Heh... I'm having such a hard time right now with teaching that I needed a smile. ❤️

youtu.be/JwWgnbK2Pac?... Baby questions for white people!? 😁#sschat

My 7th grade is raising money to help a school in South Sudan build a well! www.h2oforlifeschools.org/donate?campa... (I don't really want to ship the fidget keychains but if you sweet talk me I probably can! ;-). They have a marble inside - We are asking $5-10 donation for one.

Had a great time at the @icivics.bsky.social NH convening! Inspiring. Put in a plug for @civics101pod.bsky.social by using my fab separation of powers bag!

Yay! This is such an amazing group of educators! I'm always inspired

Had an adhd spring break. Didn't get 'the rest of this year' planned, but I got a lot of cleaning done. How do you do to stay on top of planning? (Paper, digital, or mix?) I suspect breaking down regular steps to schedule a routine would work. Any day now I'll start doing that. 😁 #adhd #teachers

debbieohi.com/resources/ Debbie Ohi has amazing educator resources FYI. #ncte #ela

I am thrilled to learn about @astronauts4america.bsky.social It gives me hope. (Also 3 of the board are in my 6th grade "more hidden figures" options.) #sschat #nhcss #ncss

One last thought before bed: @civics101pod.bsky.social "Can elections be Nationalized" is terrific! I am going to play it for Civics classes.

Ending year with 8th learning about Stalin, the power of images & language, & reading Animal Farm. Students connecting it to current events. Discussions civil & passionate. Fav quote so far "so, Stalin was pretty bad huh?"

Writing a Substack blog on being a teacher with ADHD when you ARE a teacher with ADHD is... challenging. Maybe I will get into a routine eventually. Meanwhile I really enjoyed @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social Neurodiversity podcast. (well... I mean... I almost ALWAYS enjoy her podcasts!)

Well... I sure am trying to learn the finer points of substack! open.substack.com/pub/teacherw... Gee. I hope this works. 🤪 #sschat

Just had our most successful @icivics.bsky.social family night! 2 people asked "do you only do this once a year?" Put in a plug for @civics101pod.bsky.social too!

Hey @madisonteacher.bsky.social and @civics101pod.bsky.social This is your big chance to send some swag (by which I mean some stickers or something) to me for the big iCIvics Family Night Feb 18! I always have a Civics 101 poster up but homemade. This year there is CAKE! But not 250 candles.

#sschat What moments of light have you had as a teacher recently? I've had 2: reading @hcrichardson.bsky.social & 8th graders' Mikva speeches on ICE. It does my heart good that so many of them care. (I've also used both of my @lindarmonkjd.bsky.social books a lot lately!) So useful!

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c... aieeeee!

#ncss2025 @newslit.org

#ncss2025 Hey I even met Carl Azuz. His speech was quite good.

Major fangirl moment: meeting Sam Wineburg from SHEG and Digital Inquiry Group!

Hoping to see @historyfrog.bsky.social and others at #ncss2025 #sschat how many of us are here?

#ncss2025 @madisonteacher.bsky.social woot!

Civics 101 got my top spot. (Yes. Yes it did.)😁 #SpotifyWrapped. www.spotify.com/wrapped-shar...

Looking forward to NCSS dec 5!! @civics101pod.bsky.social I'm ready for the Barrett's Privateers nonpub-pub sing along!! In other news: I was sorry to hear Jimmy Cliff is gone. His songs, "Under the Sun, Moon, & Stars" for example, have been rotating on my playlists since high school.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m... #sschat

Looking forward to www.nhcss.org/conference-r... #nhcss I'll be presenting on using @bookcreator.com for SS - and so MANY other great looking presentations!!

Can't wait to hear @icivics.bsky.social us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Not too late to join us! #

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