Andrew Swan
@swanversations.bsky.social
8th grade civics teacher in Massachusetts -- longtime member of the #sschat community in the other place -- also following & writing about other stuff I'm interested in, because why not
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And welcome to Historians At The Movies! Tonight we’re talking about dystopian futures with IDIOCRACY available on Prime Video at 8pm eastern. #HATM 1/
This week Historians At The Movies is talking about a film that is absolutely not relevant at all. Join us on Netflix this Sunday, September 21 at 8pm eastern to watch IDIOCRACY.
I want everybody here this weekend so share this broadly. Let’s set new #HATM viewership records. See you soon.
I want everybody here this weekend so share this broadly. Let’s set new #HATM viewership records. See you soon.
September 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
And welcome to Historians At The Movies! Tonight we’re talking about dystopian futures with IDIOCRACY available on Prime Video at 8pm eastern. #HATM 1/
Sooooo... we're getting a sequel to Constitution USA.
Right?
Right?
It’s amazing to find out at this late date how much the rule of law depended on people simply deciding, on a voluntary, daily basis, not to break the law.
March 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Sooooo... we're getting a sequel to Constitution USA.
Right?
Right?
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If I had a band or a label, I would do a punk cover of "No More Kings" from Schoolhouse Rock. And then I would gather a bunch of people to write a whole album of next-generation Schoolhouse Rock songs, with songs about Social Security and Medicaid and NOAA. I am not kidding in the least.
SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings
YouTube video by tennesseejed93
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February 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If I had a band or a label, I would do a punk cover of "No More Kings" from Schoolhouse Rock. And then I would gather a bunch of people to write a whole album of next-generation Schoolhouse Rock songs, with songs about Social Security and Medicaid and NOAA. I am not kidding in the least.
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The most important work that I do as a historian and educator is with history teachers around the country through professional development programs. I just learned that another workshop that I was scheduled to lead in April has been cancelled due to DEI.
This is madness.
This is madness.
February 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The most important work that I do as a historian and educator is with history teachers around the country through professional development programs. I just learned that another workshop that I was scheduled to lead in April has been cancelled due to DEI.
This is madness.
This is madness.
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More not-greatness for America.
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
More not-greatness for America.
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Calling #sschat #apgov #hsgovchat #educhat teachers who love/hate/both The West Wing!
We want to interview you for a WW episode, comparing fantasy and reality. Truth and fiction. Hit us up at [email protected]. Share with anyone who might fit the bill!!!
Let's do The Jackal.
We want to interview you for a WW episode, comparing fantasy and reality. Truth and fiction. Hit us up at [email protected]. Share with anyone who might fit the bill!!!
Let's do The Jackal.
a man says ginger get the popcorn while standing in a room
ALT: a man says ginger get the popcorn while standing in a room
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February 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Calling #sschat #apgov #hsgovchat #educhat teachers who love/hate/both The West Wing!
We want to interview you for a WW episode, comparing fantasy and reality. Truth and fiction. Hit us up at [email protected]. Share with anyone who might fit the bill!!!
Let's do The Jackal.
We want to interview you for a WW episode, comparing fantasy and reality. Truth and fiction. Hit us up at [email protected]. Share with anyone who might fit the bill!!!
Let's do The Jackal.
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“There has never been a more important time to teach the history of Reconstruction and the importance of birthright citizenship at every level of education.” 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
The Fourteenth Amendment Protects All Of Us
Everyone is talking about birthright citizenship.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“There has never been a more important time to teach the history of Reconstruction and the importance of birthright citizenship at every level of education.” 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
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NEW:
That viral video claimed on social media to show looters pillaging a Los Angeles home amid the wildfires?
I tracked down the woman who was living there. She says the footage shows her nephews and son rescuing her belongings as her rental home caught fire.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
That viral video claimed on social media to show looters pillaging a Los Angeles home amid the wildfires?
I tracked down the woman who was living there. She says the footage shows her nephews and son rescuing her belongings as her rental home caught fire.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
January 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
NEW:
That viral video claimed on social media to show looters pillaging a Los Angeles home amid the wildfires?
I tracked down the woman who was living there. She says the footage shows her nephews and son rescuing her belongings as her rental home caught fire.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
That viral video claimed on social media to show looters pillaging a Los Angeles home amid the wildfires?
I tracked down the woman who was living there. She says the footage shows her nephews and son rescuing her belongings as her rental home caught fire.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
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These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
January 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer.
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP.
You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇
www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...
Peak #civicsteacher experience:
8th graders playing @icivics.bsky.social Lawcraft with "I'm Just a Bill" playing on a loop
🌏🌎🌍
8th graders playing @icivics.bsky.social Lawcraft with "I'm Just a Bill" playing on a loop
🌏🌎🌍
January 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Peak #civicsteacher experience:
8th graders playing @icivics.bsky.social Lawcraft with "I'm Just a Bill" playing on a loop
🌏🌎🌍
8th graders playing @icivics.bsky.social Lawcraft with "I'm Just a Bill" playing on a loop
🌏🌎🌍
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OK.
It's on!
We'll face the new year together.
Live -- at 11:00 PM ET.
On my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Join us!
(Now let's hope that I can get the technology to work...)
It's on!
We'll face the new year together.
Live -- at 11:00 PM ET.
On my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Join us!
(Now let's hope that I can get the technology to work...)
December 31, 2024 at 10:52 PM
OK.
It's on!
We'll face the new year together.
Live -- at 11:00 PM ET.
On my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Join us!
(Now let's hope that I can get the technology to work...)
It's on!
We'll face the new year together.
Live -- at 11:00 PM ET.
On my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@joannefreem...
Join us!
(Now let's hope that I can get the technology to work...)
Merry Christmas to all!
And to all a good nap!!
And to all a good nap!!
December 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Merry Christmas to all!
And to all a good nap!!
And to all a good nap!!
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Number 12 @jedikermit.bsky.social obviously LOVES the Muppets.😁 I believe he is also really into Legos too. And, he is really a passionate history/social studies teacher. If you didn't know this already, he wrote an amazing book for educators.😊
Let's try this today to keep me entertained...😁
For every like, I will share something positive(and acceptable to share publicly) about someone else that is here on BlueSky.
For every like, I will share something positive(and acceptable to share publicly) about someone else that is here on BlueSky.
a woman in a red shirt is typing on a laptop and says i 'm bored i wanna be entertained
Alt: a woman in a red shirt is typing on a laptop and says i 'm bored i wanna be entertained
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Number 12 @jedikermit.bsky.social obviously LOVES the Muppets.😁 I believe he is also really into Legos too. And, he is really a passionate history/social studies teacher. If you didn't know this already, he wrote an amazing book for educators.😊
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It’s my honor and privilege to share with you the NCSS call for proposals 2025! Please consider submitting! #ncss #ncss2025 @ncssnetwork
www.socialstudies.org/conference/p...
www.socialstudies.org/conference/p...
NCSS Annual Conference Call for Proposals
www.socialstudies.org
December 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM
It’s my honor and privilege to share with you the NCSS call for proposals 2025! Please consider submitting! #ncss #ncss2025 @ncssnetwork
www.socialstudies.org/conference/p...
www.socialstudies.org/conference/p...
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🇺🇸 Happy Bill of Rights Day!
Let’s have our first poster giveaway here on Bluesky!
Interact for your chance to win one poster! 🫡
Ends Monday 12/16, 12AM CST
Let’s have our first poster giveaway here on Bluesky!
Interact for your chance to win one poster! 🫡
Ends Monday 12/16, 12AM CST
December 15, 2024 at 9:25 PM
🇺🇸 Happy Bill of Rights Day!
Let’s have our first poster giveaway here on Bluesky!
Interact for your chance to win one poster! 🫡
Ends Monday 12/16, 12AM CST
Let’s have our first poster giveaway here on Bluesky!
Interact for your chance to win one poster! 🫡
Ends Monday 12/16, 12AM CST
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In honor of Bill of Rights Day on Dec. 15, I'm reposting the link to my presentation for the US Capitol Historical Society. Enjoy! #sschat
youtu.be/L4o6izHSVJ4?...
youtu.be/L4o6izHSVJ4?...
Our Voice as Americans: Freedom of Speech, Petition, & Assembly | 1st Amendment
YouTube video by U.S. Capitol Historical Society
youtu.be
December 13, 2024 at 2:34 AM
In honor of Bill of Rights Day on Dec. 15, I'm reposting the link to my presentation for the US Capitol Historical Society. Enjoy! #sschat
youtu.be/L4o6izHSVJ4?...
youtu.be/L4o6izHSVJ4?...
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Tomorrow on my live webcast "History Matters:"
Vigilante Violence: Past and Present
America has a long history of vigilante violence -- supposedly, for justice.
What can it tell us about the response to last week's shooting?
Join us.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Vigilante Violence: Past and Present
America has a long history of vigilante violence -- supposedly, for justice.
What can it tell us about the response to last week's shooting?
Join us.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Conversations
NCHEteach.org
December 12, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Tomorrow on my live webcast "History Matters:"
Vigilante Violence: Past and Present
America has a long history of vigilante violence -- supposedly, for justice.
What can it tell us about the response to last week's shooting?
Join us.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
Vigilante Violence: Past and Present
America has a long history of vigilante violence -- supposedly, for justice.
What can it tell us about the response to last week's shooting?
Join us.
Friday 10AM ET
NCHEteach.org/conversations
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Test yourself about AI! We've teamed up with @edweek.bsky.social on a quiz about artificial intelligence & news literacy.
🔗 Give it a shot & then share with a friend: bit.ly/edweekAIQuiz
➕ Learn more about AI with our infographic ⤵️
#EduSky
#EduLib
🔗 Give it a shot & then share with a friend: bit.ly/edweekAIQuiz
➕ Learn more about AI with our infographic ⤵️
#EduSky
#EduLib
December 6, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Test yourself about AI! We've teamed up with @edweek.bsky.social on a quiz about artificial intelligence & news literacy.
🔗 Give it a shot & then share with a friend: bit.ly/edweekAIQuiz
➕ Learn more about AI with our infographic ⤵️
#EduSky
#EduLib
🔗 Give it a shot & then share with a friend: bit.ly/edweekAIQuiz
➕ Learn more about AI with our infographic ⤵️
#EduSky
#EduLib
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As someone who spent his childhood in such camps, I implore you: We must not let history repeat.
Fascism has come before to America. It destroyed so many lives. We can resist it today and not repeat the mistakes of the past. / end
Fascism has come before to America. It destroyed so many lives. We can resist it today and not repeat the mistakes of the past. / end
December 7, 2024 at 11:09 PM
As someone who spent his childhood in such camps, I implore you: We must not let history repeat.
Fascism has come before to America. It destroyed so many lives. We can resist it today and not repeat the mistakes of the past. / end
Fascism has come before to America. It destroyed so many lives. We can resist it today and not repeat the mistakes of the past. / end
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Anyone else just wandering around @bsky.app doing searches for #iteachhistory civics, social studies, etc and checking all the follow/following lists to try and rebuild the amazing #sschat network that we used to have or is that just me? Help a guy connect w/ educators!
December 7, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Anyone else just wandering around @bsky.app doing searches for #iteachhistory civics, social studies, etc and checking all the follow/following lists to try and rebuild the amazing #sschat network that we used to have or is that just me? Help a guy connect w/ educators!
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Very excited to listen to this @civics101pod.bsky.social about SCOTUS's only criminal trial and about how students were the ones to bring attention to it. Powerful stuff. #iteachsocialstudies #sschat supremecourthistory.org/society-news...
Civics 101 Podcast - Supreme Court Historical Society
The Supreme Court Historical Society is proud to share an engaging new podcast episode produced by Civics 101 through NPR New Hampshire. This episode dives into a rare and powerful chapter in Supreme ...
supremecourthistory.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Very excited to listen to this @civics101pod.bsky.social about SCOTUS's only criminal trial and about how students were the ones to bring attention to it. Powerful stuff. #iteachsocialstudies #sschat supremecourthistory.org/society-news...