Dr. Scott M Petri

Heading to North Carolina Council for the Social Studies annual conference in Greensboro. Looking forward to catching up with @madisonteacher.bsky.social #NCCSS25

Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest (Gift Article) Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.

A team of two wins the Center for Civic Education's We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...

This looks like an amazing #primarysource set for #UShistory teachers: earlywashingtondc.org Docs, maps, stories of Freedom Suits from 1800-1862. #sschat #socialstudies @essdack.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social @drtinaellsworth.bsky.social

Episode 16 Interview with Becky Keene Teach 4 Justice · Episode

Now Listening. @teach4justice.bsky.social & @beckykeene.com @i2eedu.com open.spotify.com/episode/1T4f...

On my way to Wichita to work with teachers in the Learning Lab. Happy to support the Bill of Rights Institute's My Impact Challenge. billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-ch... @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

Episode 18 – Bringing the Repuzzler into Focus w/ Maria Gallagher (S2E04)

New episode of the @eduprotocols.bsky.social #podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/6ibg... Maria walks us through the Repuzzler—created by @mrcarrontheweb.bsky.social. Thanks @jedijamie.bsky.social @findingmyaloha.bsky.social @hofmannedu.bsky.social #edusky #edchat #sschat

Headed to Georgia to work with teachers at Stockbridge High School. Getting ready for a busy April. @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

Have not played the game, but have enjoyed this podcast unrulyfigures.substack.com/p/33-yasuke from @thevalorieclark.bsky.social and read the historical novel The African Samurai by Craig Shreve. Hope the game inspires some more research into more #UnrulyFigures.

Opinion | Sorry, Sam Altman, A.I. Is Not Good at Real Writing (Gift Article) When we let computers write our stories, we lose something essential.

The temptation to use A.I. as a shortcut is a symptom of a culture that has so devalued both writing and reading. The act of writing itself can be an act of self-preservation. That spark of rebellion is our greatest strength. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/o...

Rarely get the chance to share my early experiences as an author, so I was truly excited to be invited by my district to participate in Read Across Vance! It’s such a wonderful opportunity to revisit those texts and the memories linked to them! #sschat #socialstudies

The Role of Vocabulary and Working Memory This year, one of the biggest challenges in my classroom has been students’ limited knowledge of Tier 1, Tier 2, and, no surprise, Tier 3 vocabulary. It’s had a major impact on their ability to lea…

When students know content vocabulary terms, they can hold more ideas in their minds. That frees up their working memory so they can participate in discussions & make connections. @moler3031.bsky.social molersmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/22/t... #EduProtocols #EduSky #sschat

Hey #EduSky #Bsky Join us at two low-cost #LosAngeles events coming up soon. April 5th Downtown LA Walking Tour and May 10th for a personalized tour of the LA Holocaust Museum. Sign up here: socalsocialscience.org #IloveLA #sschat #caedchat

Historical Fiction: A Rich and Versatile Resource Historical fiction fosters curiosity, inspires empathy, stimulates critical thinking, and helps students better understand complex issues, writes Kasey Short.

Experiencing history through a character’s perspective helps readers connect past events to their own lives and the present day. Stories inspire students to ask deeper questions. www.middleweb.com/52006/humani... #sschat

Heading to @historyed.bsky.social conference a day early. 8 inches of snow predicted here Wed & I *can't* miss the great learning happening in St. Louis! Looking forward to ESSDACK poster session & FIELD Guide preso with @madisonteacher.bsky.social. #sschat #socialstudies @jessellison.bsky.social

I like the Pinwheel Discussion strategy. Here are some instructions from @techncss.bsky.social. www.socialstudies.org/sites/defaul... What models have you used in your classroom? @madisonteacher.bsky.social has some great ideas. resources.corwin.com/civildiscourse #sschat

Placerita students shine in Great History Challenge, 11 qualify for Nationals Students slowly trickled in and sat at their assigned seats inside one of the many Placerita Junior High School classrooms on Tuesday evening.   Ready to put their knowledge to the […]

Go Santa Clarita. 11 Placerita Junior High School students qualified for this year’s nationals. Thanks to Placerita history teacher Judie Blevins for participating in The Great History Challenge. signalscv.com/2025/03/plac... #sschat

Our newest Civics in Real Life is on the Alien Enemies Act. Hope you find it useful. floridacitizen.org/dlp_document... #sschat

Review: 'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.

Book Review: @risenc.bsky.social The Red Scare used mass fear to put a deep freeze on freedom of thought in America. This may be a parallel to what we are seeing today. People commanded to cease dissent or risk losing it all. www.latimes.com/entertainmen... #sschatreads #sschat

Opinion | I Have a Disability. This Is What It’s Like for Me to Read. (Gift Article) Republicans are trying to cut the resources that help struggling readers.

Reading is a basic right. But as long as our answer to low scores is to slash support for struggling readers, we risk turning this right into a privilege. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/o... #literacy #edusky #sschat

AHA–OAH Joint Statement on Federal Censorship of American History The American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH) have released a joint statement condemning federal censorship of American history.

“It is bad enough to forget the past; it is even worse to intentionally deny the public access to what we remember, have documented, and have expended public resources to disseminate.” Powerful new statement from @historians.org on recent attacks on history www.historians.org/news/aha-oah...

En route to Washington State to attend the #wscss Spring Conference. Come celebrate #SocialStudies #Teachers in the PNW. #wscss25 @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of Education Department cuts Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them.

10 million students who rely on financial aid to go to college or pursue a trade will be left in limbo. States will be forced to navigate funding crises without federal support, hurting students with disabilities & those living in poverty. www.npr.org/2025/03/12/n... #EduSky

Elevating EduProtocols with Depth and Complexity This past weekend, I presented at the Gifted Fair conference at the Hamilton County Educational Service Center and had the chance to attend a session on depth and complexity. It really got me think…

Teaching isn’t just about asking harder questions—it’s about designing deeper tasks. Using EduProtocols like Thick Slides, Sketch & Tell, and Parafly with Depth & Complexity builds critical thinking. Let’s rethink lesson design! #eduprotocols #sschat #sstlap

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Hey @salysal587.bsky.social Great meeting you IRL at #CCSS25. Remember, I want you running for the open Board seat in Region 7. You'll need to submit a bio, picture, and submission statement (Why you want to advocate for Social Studies). We need you. qrco.de/bfnCSM

Great #CCSS25 session on the Youth Service Council with Stephen Morris and John Minkler. www.civicedcenter.org/meet-the-tea...

Which #caedchat #sschat friends will I see at the California Council for the Social Studies conference? www.ccss.org Looking forward to some great learning. @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social #edusky

Big crowds at the @cosocialstudies.bsky.social conference today. Stop by our booth for stickers and giveaways. Have a great day of learning. @lorirech60.bsky.social

How many Bsky friends are attending the Colorado Council for the Social Studies conference with me and @lorirech60.bsky.social? www.coloradocouncilforthesocialstudies.org/events-1 Wheels Up to Denver. #socialstudies365 #sschat

Great advice from a truly creative teacher. @moler3031.bsky.social

She graduated from high school with honors but can’t read or write. Now she’s suing | CNN Aleysha Ortiz is 19 years old and in her freshman year at the University of Connecticut. She graduated last year from a public high school in Hartford – even though she can’t read or write.

How many SpEd students like this will continue to be left behind without Federal DOE services? www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/u... #EduSky