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Joe Schmidt

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Social Studies Enthusiast! Less I/Me & More Us/We Current Prez-Elect of NCSS Senior Director, Teacher Programs at BRI Learn more at www.joeschmidtsocialstudies.com

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 3

Is the new Social Studies FIELD Guide from @corwinpress.bsky.social for you?

If you are looking for "your road map to creating engaging and impactful social studies lessons that prepare students for the adventure and challenges of tomorrow" then I would say yes!

Socialstudiesfieldguide.com

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Jun 23

Excited to chat with @historyherway.bsky.social on her amazing History Her Way podcast with co-author @madisonteacher.bsky.social! Joe and I loved talking about #FIELDGuide #socialstudies hikes and strategies! Find it at: bit.ly/fieldguidepodcast #sschat (learn more at: socialstudiesfieldguide.com)

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Jun 24

Loved doing keynote with @madisonteacher.bsky.social at Metroplex today! Thx Kelly Bellar, Crystal Klose, Region10ESC, & ESCRegion11. We also each shared some #FIELDguide Hikes and Joe killed it! Learn more at: socialstudiesfieldguide.com @essdack.bsky.social #socialstudies #sschat

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Jun 17

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Jun 5

We are already getting great feedback about the book and how it helps teachers think about student engagement and learning. If you want more of that in your #socialstudies classrooms, please dont hesitate to reach out and schedule a PD with us!

Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Jun 4

What's your #backtoschool PD agenda? @madisonteacher.bsky.social & I are ready to inspire your team with powerful, ready-to-use strategies based on our book, The Social Social Studies Field Guide! Learn more at: socialstudiesfieldguide.com
#SocialStudies #sschat #amazingPD #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Jun 2

On my way to PHX and then DEN for three sessions in three days. I'm talking about resources for elementary students, then how to teach about multiple perspectives, and finishing up with a civil discourse book talk workshop. #socialstudies365

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · May 31

I'm excited to announce my first Civil Discourse workshop in partnership with Maine Historical Society on July 22. This workshop will feature MHS resources and modeling of deliberation strategies that are ready immediate use. Learn more here - www.mainehistory.org/events/empow...
#socialstudies365

Empowering Student Voice & Agency Through Civil Discourse, a teacher workshop

Maine teachers! Join MHS and Joe Schmidt on July 22, 2025, for a professional development workshop on how to create a classroom where students confidently articulate their views, actively listen, and ...

www.mainehistory.org

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · May 26

And now the summer rush begins. The next 80 days include 107 sessions (with help from @lorirech60.bsky.social and others!), 43 days away from home, and stops in 15 different states.

Lets do this! #socialstudies365

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · May 23

Join me w/ the Alliance for Decision Education on June 9 to examine how to engage your students in learning about how key events in history were shaped by decisions that people made and make connections to how they make decisions! #socialstudies365
alliancefordecisioneducation.org/2025-lunch-a...

2025 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series

Join us for our Lunch and Learn webinar series, where we offer a lineup of free, one-hour sessions featuring expert speakers, practical strategies, and classroom-ready resources that support students ...

alliancefordecisioneducation.org

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · May 10

Are a teaching mentor or mentee?

In this Teacher to Teacher podcast episode, Carol Pelletier Radford and guests @madisonteacher.bsky.social & Laura Garrison-Brook share unexpected ideas, tools, and tips to make mentorship relationships and reflection positive and productive: www.corwin.com/free-...

Reflection in Action: Listening to Our Inner Voice

Our guests for episode 7 are Joe Schmidt and Laura Garrison-Brook. Their conversation with Carol focuses on the need for intentionality both in being ...

www.corwin.com

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you @corwinpress.bsky.social for asking me to be a part of this podcast on the power of mentoring! #socialstudies365

www.corwin.com/free-resourc...

Reflection in Action: Listening to Our Inner Voice

Our guests for episode 7 are Joe Schmidt and Laura Garrison-Brook. Their conversation with Carol focuses on the need for intentionality both in being ...

www.corwin.com

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National Council for the Social Studies @socialstudies.org · Apr 21

This year's summer schedule provides opportunities for targeted leadership training, the cultivation of critical thinking in the classroom, the exploration of inquiry-based instructional strategies and much more.

➡️ Learn more and register at hubs.li/Q03f-9Yl0! #edusky #edleadership

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 27

Thank you for all the kind words! We are working on expanding the hikes that will be available through our website but that is taking some time.

And yes! I was definitely the best worst teacher! I was awesome at doing all the things that we really shouldn't be doing!

Banjo @banjolegs.bsky.social · Apr 27

@glennwiebe.bsky.social @madisonteacher.bsky.social So I blew through the book a few weeks ago and wanted to thank you guys. I'm the only SS teacher at a small rural school in central Wisconsin and I've had to make all of my own curriculum for 4 preps.

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 24

I can't wait to see how it looks when you are done!

Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · Apr 24

Finish one, start one. Get the tabs ready. #SSFieldGuide @glennwiebe.bsky.social @madisonteacher.bsky.social #sschat

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 22

See you tomorrow!

Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Apr 22

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

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 17

Excited for the opportunity to pair w/ @glennwiebe.bsky.social to share what we have been thinking about behind the scenes for the past two years! I think teachers will leave inspired by the energy AND the ideas!

If you are reading this, make sure to join our #FIELDGuide #slowchat

Kelly Bellar @kmbellar.bsky.social · Apr 16

Save the Date - Registration NOW OPEN for the #dfwsocstud @Region10ESC & @ESC11SS conference #BuildingBridgesAcrossDisciplines June 24, 2025 featuring @madisonteacher.bsky.social & @glennwiebe.bsky.social #SocialStudiesFIELDGuide. @socialstudiestx.bsky.social

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 16

For the #FIELDGuide primary sources are the heart of Foundational Evidence. How do you use them to bring history to life? Share your favorite primary source and how you use it in your classroom and check out socialstudiesfieldguide.com to learn more
#PrimarySources #Inquiry @glennwiebe.bsky.social

Social Studies Field Guide

Foundational evidence, inquiry-based instruction, & edtech tools

socialstudiesfieldguide.com

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 14

Let's get this #fieldguide #slowchat started and make each other all a bit smarter! What are the pros/cons of using primary sources? How to do amplify the pros and overcome the cons?

Drop a comment or RT and share your thoughts!

Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Apr 14

Day 1 #FIELDGuide #slowchat! #FoundationalEvidence We struggled to use #primarysources with students. (DIG’s Joel Breakstone did too!) What are pluses/minuses of using them? What works for you? socialstudiesfieldguide.com @madisonteacher.bsky.social @inquirygroup.bsky.social #sschat #socialstudies

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thanks for reading and sharing, because those conversations with you helped make the book possible!

Scott Abbott @scotteabbott.bsky.social · Apr 13

Enjoying the new book from my friends @madisonteacher.bsky.social & @glennwiebe.bsky.social, which reads like conversations I’ve had with them about social studies but is chock full of practical strategies for engaging & effective social studies instruction #sschat www.corwin.com/books/social...

Cover of the book The Social Studies Field Guide by Joe Schmidt and Glenn Wiebe

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 12

The great @lizramos.bsky.social shared some John Hattie #visiblelearning love in her endorsement of the @corwinpress.bsky.social FIELD Guide book!

Join @glennwiebe.bsky.social & I on Monday as we start a #slowchat talking all things #FIELDguide.

Learn more at socialstudiesfieldguide.com

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 12

I can't wait to present at #nccss25 and am honored for the opportunity to share my books. Let me know if I will see you there!
#socialstudies365

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 11

Virnilisa is definitely a #socialstudies Rockstar! Humbled to have her support!

Join our #FIELDguide #slowchat on Monday to learn and share all things related to the FIELD Guide!

Order your copy from @corwinpress.bsky.social today!
www.corwin.com/books/social...

Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you @kmbellar.bsky.social for taking the time to review the new Social Studies FIELD Guide book from @corwinpress.bsky.social co-written w/ @glennwiebe.bsky.social

These comments give us the energy we need to support #socialstudies teachers!

Join us next week for a #FIELDguide slow chat!

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 10

On my way to St. Louis to talk with local political and educational leaders about the importance of civic education and helping students get involved in their communities!

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Apr 10

Like us, you probably sat through years of bad social studies instruction. So how *should* we be doing #socialstudies? (Dr. Bee knows!) Join our #FIELDGuide #slowchat next week and share your ideas of what works. @madisonteacher.bsky.social #sschat #historicalthinking #edchat

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Joe Schmidt @madisonteacher.bsky.social · Apr 8