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P.J. Wiggin

@pjwiggin.bsky.social
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Husband, Father, Teacher. Interested in way too many topics to be practical in a description like this. #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🖊️Take a look back at our Self-Paced Courses launched in 2026! Drawn from our MA program, these courses allow you to study 500 years of American history from home and at your own pace. Professional development credit is available for educators! Learn more: www.gilderlehrman.org/self-paced-courses
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P.J. Wiggin @pjwiggin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I am excited to announce that I have been selected to join the Council on Foreign Relations Education Ambassador Program. I can't wait to learn more about the resources for high school and university educators that they have available! www.cfr.org/education/in...
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2026-2027 CFR Education Ambassadors | CFR Education Blog
Meet the new cohort of educators joining the CFR Education Ambassador program to champion global affairs literacy.
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National Council for History Education @historyed.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Congratulations to our 2026 Paul A. Gagnon Prize recipient, Valencia Abbott. Join us in Montgomery ncheteach.org/conference/r...
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The David McCullough Essay Contest is now open! High school students are encouraged to enter. Winners receive prizes of up to $5,000! Interested students can attend our workshop on Feb. 19 to learn strategies for strong research and writing! Learn more: ow.ly/7BLB50Y5CvU
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Edward T. O'Donnell, Historian-at-Large @inthepastlane.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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
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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...
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 30/07/2025
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...
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Kory Graham @korytellers.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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?!?!?
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.
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/06/2025
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. ⬇️
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 22/05/2025
📚 #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...
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The Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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Ken Burns @kenlburns.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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...
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The American Revolution - A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt - AT&T Performing Arts Center
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 12/05/2025
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. #Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...
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Kevin Jackson @kljackson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
This is an AWESOME opportunity! A weekend with @retroreport.org and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social apply!
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National Council for History Education @historyed.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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. bit.ly/joinNCHE
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Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff @lucykirchh.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Thanks for the shout out, PJ! Try this link: my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=...
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ISTE Portal
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 30/04/2025
1/ 🇻🇳 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:
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Carly Wenner @carlywenner.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 26/04/2025
happy independent bookstore day 📚
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L.McFarren @lauramcfarren.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities. #sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator www.easternstate.org/educator-res...
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Educator Resources
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L.McFarren @lauramcfarren.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ? A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please! 🍎 🗺️ #sschat
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SocialStudiesTx @socialstudiestx.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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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Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff @lucykirchh.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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
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Preconference Institutues
Experience bold education innovation at the edtech event of the year! Learn during thousands of learning experiences that will prepare you to help students thrive in the age of AI.
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SocialStudiesTx @socialstudiestx.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
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… Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference #SSChat
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Social Studies Chat @socialstudieschat.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
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.
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Jessica Otis @jmotis.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Want to see the scope of what the NEH grant terminations is? The ACH ( @ach.bsky.social ) has compiled a database: impact.ach.org
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Anise K. Strong @anisekstrong.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.
A National History Day display: "Alice Paul: How She Rocked the Vote," from the 2020 contest.A National History Day display: "D-Day: How the Allies Broke Hitler's Atlantic Barrier, from March 2020, SW Michigan regional competition.
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker 🗺️📜🇺🇸🏘️📖 @mapm8ker.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Hey #sschat! 🗺️ 🍎 our friends @civxnow.bsky.social shared a paid podcasting opp here from KQED: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Application for Pilot Teachers - Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change
Help students connect the Constitution to their everyday lives with a new innovative, hands-on curriculum that centers student media-making, youth voice and civic engagement. KQED’s Education team ...
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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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
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URGENT: Save the NEH
I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here.
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Kevin M. Levin @civilwarmemory.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
NEH cuts have left many of us feeling powerless. I want to do whatever I can to help. If your current or planned program has lost funding and falls within my area of expertise, I am willing to waive as much of my compensation as possible. I will do virtual presentations for free. Please reach out.
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Eric Beckman @erbeckman.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Great news for KY, IN, OH, and TN #WorldHistoryTeacher types: Free registration for this year's @thewha.bsky.social conference in Louisville. I'm looking forward to attending and hope to see you there. members.thewha.org/general/cust...
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OER Project Sponsored K-12 Teacher Registrations - World History Association
Thanks to a generous grant from the OER Project, the first 40 k-12 teachers from Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana get free registration for the 34th WHA Annual Meeting in Louisville, June 26-28, 2025.
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L.McFarren @lauramcfarren.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Using this today to help kids “tour” Ford’s Theatre and the Petersen Boarding House! We created a Google doc assignment to accompany it! Let me know if you want it! 🙌🏽 #sschat 🍎🗺️ artsandculture.google.com/story/virtua...
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Virtual Tour of Ford's Theatre - Google Arts & Culture
Explore Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site and learn about Lincoln’s assassination and the aftermath.
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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Thank you @corwinpress.bsky.social for allowing @glennwiebe.bsky.social and I to share our thoughts about what makes #socialstudies education awesome! You might even find yourself wanting to purchase our new book - The Social Studies FIELD Guide corwin-connect.com/2025/04/four...
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Four Big Ideas for Making Social Studies Instruction More Engaging - Corwin Connect
The four ideas of evidence, inquiry, edtech, and learning designs form an easy-to-remember FIELD acronym that Joe Schmidt and Glenn Wiebe say can transform your social studies instruction.
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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
It's finally here! Nothing like getting to hold two years of hard work in your hands for the first time! Thank you @glennwiebe.bsky.social for your friendship and hard work! Learn more at socialstudiesfieldguide.com or order at www.corwin.com/books/social...
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P.J. Wiggin @pjwiggin.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Congratulations to my friend @mrswreggs.bsky.social on her shoutout on #WorldfromAtoZ with Carl Azuz today! 🗺️🍎
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CherylAnne Amendola @historyherway.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I asked some friends what they thought of the Gettysburg College- @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social MA in American History program. A.Ham, RBG, Teddy, and President Obama think it’s a great idea to check out our open house on 3/27 Register here: bit.ly/4kYnVO3 #edusky #iteachsocialstudies
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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
There's still time to sign up! K12 Educators: Join our chat co-hosted by PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom & Jacobson Institute in celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth w/ these amazing students & educators! Plus fun swag giveaways! RSVP: bit.ly/NewsHourZoom... | #WHM #EduSky #STEM #busedu #edchat #CTE
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/03/2025
2/ Learn more in a new Retro Report short documentary and its classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/how-ti...
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How Tinker v. Des Moines Established Students’ Free Speech Rights - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/03/2025
1/ Can public schools regulate their students’ right to free speech? According to Emily Gold Waldman, a professor of constitutional education law at Pace University, the Tinker v. Des Moines #SCOTUS decision remains a baseline for debates over students’ rights to free speech. #freespeech #edchat
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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 25/03/2025
❌ NO: This is not a genuine news story. It's entirely fictional & was created using AI tools, fact-checkers found. Here are red flags that show the post's lack of credibility: 🚩 Questionable website 🚩 Single source 🚩 Lack of evidence 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/FictionalOffer #DawnStaley #ElonMusk
A Facebook post reads, “BREAKING: Dawn Staley Shocks the World by Rejecting Elon Musk’s $10 Million Offer. She says “Keep It and Spend It on Something That Actually Helps People!” and features two images, one of tech mogul Elon Musk and one of NCAA basketball coach Dawn Staley. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”
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CherylAnne Amendola @historyherway.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
I 🩷 the Gettysburg College— @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social MA in American History for K-12 educators! It is $750/course & you can work with historians from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, & a host of other top schools. Join me for an open house on 3/27! Register at gilderlehrman.org #iteachsocialstudies
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 24/03/2025
Join us for a #CitizenNation screening at @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social's MLK Jr. Memorial Library in April! The panel discussion will feature educators, experts and a new generation of leaders discussing strategies for fostering civil discourse skills. RSVP: retroreport.org/listings/eve...
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National Council for the Social Studies @socialstudies.org · 19/03/2025
🍎 NCSS supports elementary educators! We are pleased to provide this free collection of classroom-ready lessons from Social Studies and the Young Learner. ➡️ Access now: hubs.li/Q03cnpcw0 #TLSky #edchat #EduSkyPrimary
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 19/03/2025
2/ In this popular video, we debunk decades of conspiracy theories, including those surrounding the assassination. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/conspi...
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Conspiracy Theories and Fake News from JFK to Pizzagate - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 19/03/2025
1/ The federal government released tens of thousands of pages last night on former President John F. Kennedy's assassination, @washingtonpost.com reports.
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Conspiracy Theories and Fake News from JFK to Pizzagate - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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National Council for History Education @historyed.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The NCHE staff is fueling up before the big event tomorrow! Grateful for the people who make #NCHE2025 possible ❤️
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SocialStudiesTx @socialstudiestx.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
What if I told you that you have a little over ten days to apply to a transformational teacher institute at @easternstate.bsky.social and get to work with @ksautner.bsky.social plus ahem .. stipends are available?? www.easternstate.org/teach Hooray for summer! #EduSky #sschat 🍎🗺️
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Summer Teacher Institute
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
This #InternationalWomensDay explore the extraordinary lives of American women who transformed constitutional history. Check out #WomensHistoryMonth resources for learners of all ages: ow.ly/W9t750Vb7yB
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National Council for the Social Studies @socialstudies.org · 06/03/2025
📣 Are you a leader of a social studies organization or group? Do you want to be? Build your capacity for advocacy and leadership in #socialstudies education this summer at the NCSS Summer Leadership Institute, July 14-16 in Kansas City, MO: hubs.li/Q038Fgh30 #edleaders
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