P.J. Wiggin

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It is not. In order to protect it, it is stored in one of the underground, climate controlled areas. It can be brought out, but the more exposure to light, the more it will degrade.

Prayers up, my friend!

Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking • Virginia Mercury Some Virginia social studies leaders are sounding the alarm over a proposed change to how student performance in history and social science is measured, warning it could swap critical-thinking assessm...

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...

I have a friend who works for a different school district. The district made a bunch of administrative changes for the upcoming school year. They decided to hold a meet and greet this summer so the staff can meet their new administrators. It's not mandatory however, it's a day in August, not a scheduled work day for staff, only for administrators; no one will be compensated if they attend; they've been asked to contribute a dish from home for lunch; they've also been asked to contribute $5 towards lunch. I hope no one shows up.

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?!?!?

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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. ⬇️

The Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report - Retro Report Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.

📚 #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...

The American Revolution - A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt - AT&T Performing Arts Center

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...

Congratulations!

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My response is always, "So you didn't turn this in in a timely manner, but you expect me to make this my top priority?", and include the classic "Teacher Eyebrow Raise". I then promise them that I will get to it as I am able, but make no promises about a timeframe.

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.

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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.

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Happy to have my own autographed copy (only took me TWO NCSS conferences to get it autographed, though.)!

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

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🇻🇳 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

Bringing History and Civics to Life by Karalee Wong Nakatsuka (@historyfrog.bsky.social) and Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff (@lucykirchh.bsky.social)! 🗺️🍎

happy independent bookstore day 📚

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

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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…

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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