Four “A’s” with @glennwiebe.bsky.social at the @essdack.bsky.social summer PD. @amywalker.bsky.social @caseymmeier.bsky.social #KSHGSS

Pairs talking together.

Small group discussion

Outside picture of Truesdell Middle School - where the training took place.

Pair share

A terrific 2 days of learning with the #WPSAVID @avid4college.bsky.social team!

Have you listened to the newest episode of KSDE Insight Podcast?

We discuss ‘Putting the Brakes on the Summer Slide.’

As summer break approaches, how can Kansas families and educators help students hold onto the academic gains they've made throughout the year?

Listen now: buff.ly/YNF27oh

Picture of the book “The Social Studies FIELD Guide” by Joe Schmidt & Glenn Wiebe

So excited to explore The FIELD Guide. Order yours here: bit.ly/orderfieldgu... ! #primarysources #inquiry #edtech #historicalthinking

Pairs work together to analyze an image & use the strategy of “Linking Language” from the book “Making Time for Social Studies” by Rachel Swearingin.

Two participants from the Colby district use the strategy “Weighing the Evidence”

Participants “Move, Match, & Make Connections” with the Constructive Coaching Tool.

Participants try out “Weighing the Evidence” by placing the quotes in the order of their weight as evidence over the topic Should the Colonies Revolt?

A terrific Friday of learning with #KSHGSS teachers in Oakley!

Lynden teachers collaborating.

Lynden teachers watching a student speaker from an AVID Summer Institute.

Lynden teachers doing a “Give 1, Get 1” activity.

Lynden teachers working collaboratively.

Had the opportunity to work with 3rd grade through high school teachers & staff with the Lynden, WA district doing some @avid4college.bsky.social “Academic Language & Literacy” work for the past 2 days. Very impressed with their investment in AVID & their students’ futures. #AVID4Possibility

HGSS teachers listen to Nate McAlister as he closes our day of learning.

A table of HGSS teachers pore over documents provided by the Library of Congress team.

The meeting room at El Quartelejo Museum in Scott City, KS begins to fill up with excited HGSS teachers from across w. KS.

Had a great time in Scott City yesterday learning from the Library of Congress, alongside @nhtoymc.bsky.social, @amywalker.bsky.social, & teachers from all across w. KS! If you haven’t visited the online LOC resources, you’re missing out!

There’s still time to register! Join us in Abilene, KS, for a great line up of presenters including and activities at the amazing Eisenhower Presidential Library!
#kssscon25

Teachers, are you looking for resources to use for #BlackHistoryMonth in February?

Check out our Black History Collection, which includes a variety of short videos, lesson plans and student activities. Register to access free classroom resources: retroreport.org/collection/b...

Working to create a list of fiction/nonfiction resources for a year-long humanities course: US 1877-present. What books/graphic novels/short stories MUST be on that list? #socialstudies #historyteachers #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #engchat #engsschat #elachat #edchat #skybrarians #yalit #20books

Storymaps: WWI, Black Plague, Ancient Greece Here are some great StoryMaps from Esri's GIS Systems Their software includes story maps for over a dozen titles in World and US history, i...

World History Teachers Blog: Storymaps: WWI, Black Plague, Ancient Greece. bit.ly/426pK4s #EduSky. #sschat

Are You a Dinosaur? And What to Do if You Are. — ESSDACK Way back in 2011, as part of an every seven years legislative requirement, Kansas Department of Education Consultant Don Gifford started the process of reviewing the state social studies standards. Bu...

🦖New Blog🦖 from @glennwiebe.bsky.social
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@chipreece.bsky.social

Congrats again, @kdgilman1.bsky.social! A much deserved honor!

MERCH To order this one-of-a-kind t-shirt, complete the form below or click HERE to fill out this form in a separate window. (Note: Taxes + shipping and handling charges are included in your total.)

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the history lover in your life? We have the answer! Order them a one-of-a-kind shirt at ksche.weebly.com/historyshirt.... #historyteacher #iteachsocialstudies #historymatters #edusky

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Any educators enjoy Hexagonal
Thinking? Check out these Social Studies resources at www.edugons.com. Some good Cyber Monday sales! #EduSkyChat

HGSS teachers “weigh the evidence”

Another table of HGSS teachers “weigh the evidence”

A third table of KS HGSS teachers “weigh the evidence”

A great day of HGSS learning at the Sublette Regional PLC with @kwahaus.bsky.social! #KSHGSS

Last thing on your Holiday to-do list? Sign up to get a bonus teaching strategy Hike & an awesome 25% pre-order discount code on The #SocialStudies FIELD Guide by @madisonteacher.bsky.social and me! Head to: bit.ly/fieldguideupdate #sschat #historyteachers #iteachsocialstudies

The Social Studies FIELD Guide written by @glennwiebe.bsky.social and myself is now available for pre-order www.amazon.com/dp/1071941690
Sign up for our newsletter at bit.ly/fieldguideupdate to get updates, bonus hikes, AND a discount code for pre-order! #sschat #socialstudies #iteachhistory

It is #NCSS2024 Conference Wk! I’m SO excited to be able to present with some fellow KS Teachers🌻!! #sschat #iteachsocialstudies @amywalker.bsky.social @kdgilman1.bsky.social @kwahaus.bsky.social
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
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And Yes, that’s a real pic of Nate… not a cardboard cutout. 😂

A fantastic day! The ncheteach.org/historyforall/ is such a cool opportunity for Kansas teachers. Other states should follow their lead…

The main gate of the former Auschwitz I camp with the 'Arbeit macht frei inscription.

We are on @bsky.app.

Please consider following @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social where every day we commemorate the victims & educate about the tragic human history of Auschwitz.

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Make your plans and join us in Abilene at the Eisenhower Library & Museum for the Kansas Social Studies Conference with Keynote Speaker, @historyherway.bsky.social
@kchekansas.bsky.social KCSS KGA KCEE #iteachsocialstudies #sschat

Today was one of those days I love as a teacher. Sixth grade was finishing up their homesteading #simulation. Ledgers, and maps, and journals, oh my! Seventh grade prepared for their Stuctured Academic Controversy: keep or abolish the #ElectoralCollege. They have opinions! I love what I do!!!

Newsletters - Retro Report We’re an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.

Attention #historyteachers - ever heard of Retro Report?
If not, you should check it out! It’s a great resource full of video primary sources and original films ready for the classroom! 🍎🗺️
#iteachsocialstudies #edusky

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Loved spending time with #elementary teachers last week in Colonial School District! Explored use of picture / trade books to integrate social studies. Faves? Window by Jeannie Baker & Four Feet Two Sandals. Thx Kelly S. for a great day! #historyteachers #sschat #iteachsocialstudies

Have you purchased a #LoveHistory tee from @kchekansas.bsky.social? If so, post a pic! Let’s take this #historyteeshowdown to @bsky.app! #sschat #historymatters

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@lauramcfarren.bsky.social
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
@caseymmeier.bsky.social

Have you ordered your Love History t-shirt in GREEN, yet? 💚 Go to ksche.weebly.com/historyshirt... and get one today! #lovehistory #historymatters

We hope you’ll join us in Abilene on February 1st for a fantastic time of learning, networking and more!