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Monitoring the Midterms: Virginians vote on redistricting Discuss the fairness of redistricting for partisan gain in Congress

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Virginia votes today on redistricting, with Democrats hoping that a map slanted to their advantage will balance out similar redistricting in red states. But should states gerrymander? #sschat

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A delight to spend two days with other Teaching with Primary Sources Midwest Regional grantees! There is such wonderful work being done throughout the region with socials studies, inquiry and engagement. #sschat #edusky

How Trump's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters Discuss how support for Trump is declining among younger voters

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How has President Trump's actions over his first year impacted his support among young people? Discuss polling and the pitch he's making to younger voters. #sschat #EDUSky

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Working on Chapter 6 of Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom (@RoutledgeEOE). Focusing on how students learn beyond the textbook through people, places, and lived experience. #globalcompetence #sschat #religiousliteracy

A perfect description of a phenomenon I’ve experienced and could not put to words. Our students change us. #sschat

Less tool collecting, more intentional design. Too many tools don’t elevate learning. They dilute it. Clarity is what lets students think like historians and actually push learning up the SAMR model. #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #edtech #iste

Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers

Social studies teachers: Do you teach about the "shadow docket" and how the Supreme Court has dramatically expanded its use? Will you be using this investigative reporting from the New York Times in your classroom? #sschat #edusky www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity Discuss the history of voluntary civic participation in the U.S.

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The U.S. volunteers more time per person than any other country. But why is that, and are things changing? Discuss civic participation with your students. #sschat #EDUSky

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‘Where the people meet their government’: Lancaster County hosts high school social studies students for County Government Day Nearly 70 students from schools in Lancaster County participated in a County Board meeting Tuesday, getting the chance to learn about how their local government functions.

If students never see government up close, we shouldn’t be surprised when they tune it out. Experiences like this - real access, real conversations, real stakes - are what civic education is supposed to be. Not simulations. The real thing. #civicsed #sschat

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Images from slides for the forthcoming session w/ Historian Ed Ayers at OAH 2026. Pictured are maps from the UR DSL, connections in Bunk, Valley of the Shadow archives and learning resources from New American History.

Ed Ayers has a few thoughts on the #digitalhumanities in the age of AI-join us with our #publichistory & K16 collaborators at #OAH2026 for “The Democratic Promises of Digital History,” Saturday, April 18, 2026 8:45 am - 10:15 am -Rm.408/409 #sschat 🗺️ 🍎

University of Delaware - Details - Associate Policy Scientist

🚨 Attention civics educators 🚨: We are looking for a new full-time staff member to join our team at the Delaware Center for Civics Education at the University of Delaware in support of the Literacy for We the People program. #CivXNow #sschat Apply here:
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Study finds Trump administration cut legal immigration far more than illegal crossings Learn more about how ICE agents are targeting migrants at immigration courts, as described by a Jesuit priest who witnessed it firsthand

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A new report from the Cato Institute shows that the Trump administration has reduced *legal* immigration even more than undocumented border crossings. #sschat #EDUSky

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This is a fantastic resource for high school and college educators. #historyteacher #sschat

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Just use a map emoji or #iteachsocialstudies or #sschat in your post, and it will show up in the feed.

How does a decline in birth rate impact the future of the U.S.? Discuss the reasons behind a national decline in births and how it will impact the economy and more

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Why are birth rates declining in the U.S., and how will fewer births impact the economy and more? #sschat #EDUSky

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Media Literacy Lunch and Learn brings news literacy training for MVHS teachers MVHS teachers learn strategies to evaluate online media and methods to incorporate media literacy into the curriculum

1/ “Your #MediaLiteracy is tied to your historical thinking & analysis skills. Making that connection more explicit for students & taking these skills outside the classroom & into your phone that you carry at all times is important." - History teacher Bonnie Belshe

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Powerful new AI model raises concerns about being a tool for hackers Discuss new AI tools and their potential threat to online security

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom: Powerful new AI model raises concerns about being a tool for hackers

Ask students: What conclusions can you draw from Anthropic's decision not yet to release Mythos to the public?

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Teachers get the job done! #sschat

A civics upskilling for Americans amid 250th celebrations The nation’s independence anniversary, coming amid high polarization, has focused attention on how students – and adults – learn the basic civics of self-governance.

As the U.S. turns 250, the real question isn’t just what we celebrate. It’s whether people understand how democracy actually works. This piece argues for “civics upskilling” for everyone, not just students. Worth thinking about. #sschat #civicsed

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Artemis II mission prepares for return to Earth Watch live coverage from NASA of the astronauts' return to Earth, Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. EDT

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Artemis II mission prepares for return to Earth

Ask students: Should humans should go to space? Why or why not?

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Using Supreme Court Cases in Middle School Social Studies Students can use evidence-based reasoning to evaluate the law while building their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Engaging students in analyzing Supreme Court cases builds their ability to make decisions, collaborate with peers, address challenges, *and* solve problems.

Here’s how. 🧑‍⚖️⬇️

#EduSy #sschat #ITeachSocialStudies

Majorities in US say historical failures and successes are important to talk about Wide majorities of Republicans and Democrats alike view both the positive and negative aspects of the nation’s history as important to focus on.

When students explore both the successes and failures of U.S. history, they build critical thinking, not just opinions.

Most Americans say both matter. That’s a reminder that teaching honest, balanced history isn’t the problem. It’s the goal. #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher

Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced After 39 days of war and thousands dead, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire

PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson: Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced

Ask students: What do you think needs to happen to make the ceasefire a success?

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Community giants discuss civic engagement for Staten Island youth Panelists included Bobby Digi Olisa, founder and executive director of the Canvas Institute; Andrew Greenfield, principal of Port Richmond High School; and Jessica Jackson, principal of I.S. 72.

Another example of meaningful #CivicEducation. Students connecting with real people doing real work in their communities. That’s how civics starts to feel real... and possible. #sschat

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Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs Discuss the impact of war on global food systems

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Iran blocking passage through the Persian Gulf has impacted gas and oil prices, but it's also blocked one of the major sources of fertilizer for the world. #EDUSky #sschat

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P.S. — DBA Civics Camp Leaves Students Feeling ‘Presidential’ - The Texas Lawbook An inaugural program created to address the civics gap connected more than 130 students from five schools with judges, legislators, and a former U.S. Trade Ambassador for a real life Schoolhouse Rock ...

This is what meaningful #CivicEducation looks like - hands-on, student-centered, and connected to real-world experiences.

When students do civics, not just study it, it actually matters. #sschat

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Thinks humanity. #sschat

Using Supreme Court Cases in Middle School Social Studies Students can use evidence-based reasoning to evaluate the law while building their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Exploring Supreme Court cases can help students develop their critical thinking, analysis, and argument skills, says educator Samantha Ellison.

Here are her tips for introducing cases and guiding students through a moot court! 🧑‍⚖️

#EduSy #sschat #ITeachSocialStudies

Supreme Court hears arguments about birthright citizenship Discuss arguments around the principle of birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment

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This week the Supreme Court heard arguments about birthright citizenship, the principle that nearly all people born in the U.S. are automatically citizens of the U.S. #sschat #EDUSky

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