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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

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Apr 19

A team of two wins the Center for Civic Education's We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/u...

Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest (Gift Article)

Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Apr 14

This looks like an amazing #primarysource set for #UShistory teachers: earlywashingtondc.org Docs, maps, stories of Freedom Suits from 1800-1862. #sschat #socialstudies @essdack.bsky.social @nhtoymc.bsky.social @drtinaellsworth.bsky.social

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Apr 11

Now Listening. @teach4justice.bsky.social & @beckykeene.com @i2eedu.com open.spotify.com/episode/1T4f...

Episode 16 Interview with Becky Keene

Teach 4 Justice · Episode

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Apr 10

On my way to Wichita to work with teachers in the Learning Lab. Happy to support the Bill of Rights Institute's My Impact Challenge. billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-ch... @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 31

New episode of the @eduprotocols.bsky.social #podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/6ibg... Maria walks us through the Repuzzler—created by @mrcarrontheweb.bsky.social. Thanks @jedijamie.bsky.social @findingmyaloha.bsky.social @hofmannedu.bsky.social #edusky #edchat #sschat

Episode 18 – Bringing the Repuzzler into Focus w/ Maria Gallagher (S2E04)

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 30

Headed to Georgia to work with teachers at Stockbridge High School. Getting ready for a busy April. @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 23

Have not played the game, but have enjoyed this podcast unrulyfigures.substack.com/p/33-yasuke from @thevalorieclark.bsky.social and read the historical novel The African Samurai by Craig Shreve. Hope the game inspires some more research into more #UnrulyFigures.

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 23

The temptation to use A.I. as a shortcut is a symptom of a culture that has so devalued both writing and reading. The act of writing itself can be an act of self-preservation. That spark of rebellion is our greatest strength. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/o...

Opinion | Sorry, Sam Altman, A.I. Is Not Good at Real Writing (Gift Article)

When we let computers write our stories, we lose something essential.

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religionmatters.bsky.social @religionmatters.bsky.social · Mar 22

Rarely get the chance to share my early experiences as an author, so I was truly excited to be invited by my district to participate in Read Across Vance! It’s such a wonderful opportunity to revisit those texts and the memories linked to them! #sschat #socialstudies

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

When students know content vocabulary terms, they can hold more ideas in their minds. That frees up their working memory so they can participate in discussions & make connections. @moler3031.bsky.social molersmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/22/t... #EduProtocols #EduSky #sschat

The Role of Vocabulary and Working Memory

This year, one of the biggest challenges in my classroom has been students’ limited knowledge of Tier 1, Tier 2, and, no surprise, Tier 3 vocabulary. It’s had a major impact on their ability to lea…

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 21

Hey #EduSky #Bsky Join us at two low-cost #LosAngeles events coming up soon. April 5th Downtown LA Walking Tour and May 10th for a personalized tour of the LA Holocaust Museum. Sign up here: socalsocialscience.org #IloveLA #sschat #caedchat

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 19

Experiencing history through a character’s perspective helps readers connect past events to their own lives and the present day. Stories inspire students to ask deeper questions. www.middleweb.com/52006/humani... #sschat

Historical Fiction: A Rich and Versatile Resource

Historical fiction fosters curiosity, inspires empathy, stimulates critical thinking, and helps students better understand complex issues, writes Kasey Short.

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · Mar 18

Heading to @historyed.bsky.social conference a day early. 8 inches of snow predicted here Wed & I *can't* miss the great learning happening in St. Louis! Looking forward to ESSDACK poster session & FIELD Guide preso with @madisonteacher.bsky.social. #sschat #socialstudies @jessellison.bsky.social

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 18

I like the Pinwheel Discussion strategy. Here are some instructions from @techncss.bsky.social. www.socialstudies.org/sites/defaul... What models have you used in your classroom? @madisonteacher.bsky.social has some great ideas. resources.corwin.com/civildiscourse #sschat

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 17

Go Santa Clarita. 11 Placerita Junior High School students qualified for this year’s nationals. Thanks to Placerita history teacher Judie Blevins for participating in The Great History Challenge. signalscv.com/2025/03/plac... #sschat

Placerita students shine in Great History Challenge, 11 qualify for Nationals

Students slowly trickled in and sat at their assigned seats inside one of the many Placerita Junior High School classrooms on Tuesday evening. Ready to put their knowledge to the […]

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Lou Frey Institute/Florida Joint Center for Citizenship @loufreyfjcc.bsky.social · Mar 17

Our newest Civics in Real Life is on the Alien Enemies Act. Hope you find it useful. floridacitizen.org/dlp_document... #sschat

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 16

Book Review: @risenc.bsky.social The Red Scare used mass fear to put a deep freeze on freedom of thought in America. This may be a parallel to what we are seeing today. People commanded to cease dissent or risk losing it all. www.latimes.com/entertainmen... #sschatreads #sschat

Review: 'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present

Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 16

Reading is a basic right. But as long as our answer to low scores is to slash support for struggling readers, we risk turning this right into a privilege. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/o... #literacy #edusky #sschat

Opinion | I Have a Disability. This Is What It’s Like for Me to Read. (Gift Article)

Republicans are trying to cut the resources that help struggling readers.

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Scott Abbott @scotteabbott.bsky.social · Mar 14

“It is bad enough to forget the past; it is even worse to intentionally deny the public access to what we remember, have documented, and have expended public resources to disseminate.” Powerful new statement from @historians.org on recent attacks on history www.historians.org/news/aha-oah...

AHA–OAH Joint Statement on Federal Censorship of American History

The American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH) have released a joint statement condemning federal censorship of American history.

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 14

En route to Washington State to attend the #wscss Spring Conference. Come celebrate #SocialStudies #Teachers in the PNW. #wscss25 @madisonteacher.bsky.social @lorirech60.bsky.social

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 13

10 million students who rely on financial aid to go to college or pursue a trade will be left in limbo. States will be forced to navigate funding crises without federal support, hurting students with disabilities & those living in poverty. www.npr.org/2025/03/12/n... #EduSky

What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of Education Department cuts

Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them.

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Adam Moler @moler3031.bsky.social · Mar 11

Teaching isn’t just about asking harder questions—it’s about designing deeper tasks. Using EduProtocols like Thick Slides, Sketch & Tell, and Parafly with Depth & Complexity builds critical thinking. Let’s rethink lesson design! #eduprotocols #sschat #sstlap

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Elevating EduProtocols with Depth and Complexity

This past weekend, I presented at the Gifted Fair conference at the Hamilton County Educational Service Center and had the chance to attend a session on depth and complexity. It really got me think…

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hey @salysal587.bsky.social Great meeting you IRL at #CCSS25. Remember, I want you running for the open Board seat in Region 7. You'll need to submit a bio, picture, and submission statement (Why you want to advocate for Social Studies). We need you. qrco.de/bfnCSM

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Dr. Scott M Petri @scottmpetri.bsky.social · Mar 7

Great #CCSS25 session on the Youth Service Council with Stephen Morris and John Minkler. www.civicedcenter.org/meet-the-tea...

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