Courtney Williamson
@mrscwill.bsky.social
Social Studies Teacher 📚 | History Nerd🏛️ | Avid Traveler 🌍 | Art and Culture Lover 📖 | Advocate for Engagement and Experiential Learning 🧩 | #iteachsocialstudies | @retroreport.org Ambassador | @shortanswer Ambassador | All views are my own
I can't express how grateful I am for this opportunity! Texas 25'
May 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I can't express how grateful I am for this opportunity! Texas 25'
Just binged all of these episodes. All parents and educators need to listen and follow up with their districts.
Corinne Adams watches her son’s lessons during Zoom school and discovers a dismaying truth: He can’t read. Kids need specific skills to become good readers, and in many schools, those skills are not being taught.
Listen to Episode 1 of Sold a Story: <a href="http://soldastory.org" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://soldastory.org
Listen to Episode 1 of Sold a Story: <a href="http://soldastory.org" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">http://soldastory.org
March 23, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Just binged all of these episodes. All parents and educators need to listen and follow up with their districts.
2025 is a great year for professional growth! Another goal off my list! Can't wait for this summer! #sschat #teacherPD
March 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
2025 is a great year for professional growth! Another goal off my list! Can't wait for this summer! #sschat #teacherPD
I don't know how I got nominated for this but it would be amazing to bring Bill Nye to our school!
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Is Courtney Williamson America's Favorite Teacher?
Empowering students to have a stake in their own learning and find their passion, skills, identity is the best part of teaching.
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March 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I don't know how I got nominated for this but it would be amazing to bring Bill Nye to our school!
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Submitted my James Madison Memorial Fellowship application for the second time. Fingers crossed 🤞
February 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Submitted my James Madison Memorial Fellowship application for the second time. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Advocates across Texas are standing up for our teachers! 📢 This week, Raise Your Hand Texas' legislative director, Max Rombado delivered over 300 advocate-written letters to lawmakers at the Texas Capitol, urging support for higher teacher pay and better working conditions.
#TxEd #TxLege #TXTeachers
#TxEd #TxLege #TXTeachers
February 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Advocates across Texas are standing up for our teachers! 📢 This week, Raise Your Hand Texas' legislative director, Max Rombado delivered over 300 advocate-written letters to lawmakers at the Texas Capitol, urging support for higher teacher pay and better working conditions.
#TxEd #TxLege #TXTeachers
#TxEd #TxLege #TXTeachers
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Curious about the differences between a voucher program that benefits private schools versus what takes place in our Texas public schools? Here's a rundown! This graphic doesn't focus on the specifics of SB2 but is an overview of how vouchers are used in various states.
#TxEd #TxLege #89thLege
#TxEd #TxLege #89thLege
February 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I took a restful break from social media. In 2025, it's about intentionally focusing my energy. So first thing is pursuing a Masters which scares the daylights out of me. I was an okay student but I never enjoyed my undergrad. After a lot of encouragement for my peers, I'm going for it.
January 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I took a restful break from social media. In 2025, it's about intentionally focusing my energy. So first thing is pursuing a Masters which scares the daylights out of me. I was an okay student but I never enjoyed my undergrad. After a lot of encouragement for my peers, I'm going for it.
Students using different literacy techniques to learn about our Early Republic presidents. Went old school with highlighters for text evidence & stickers! Ss reacted using emoji stickers to Adams presidency. Used Talk Read Talk Write to share which emojis they used & why. Retention 10/10!
December 7, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Students using different literacy techniques to learn about our Early Republic presidents. Went old school with highlighters for text evidence & stickers! Ss reacted using emoji stickers to Adams presidency. Used Talk Read Talk Write to share which emojis they used & why. Retention 10/10!
Last days in Boston for #NCSS24 Checked out the #BostonPublicLibrary & Map collection. I found the original map used on #STAAR. I will continue to show it as an example of thinking critically. #MITMueseum and the #IsabellaStewartGardner are both amazing! Check them out! #Museumsaremyhappyplace
November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Last days in Boston for #NCSS24 Checked out the #BostonPublicLibrary & Map collection. I found the original map used on #STAAR. I will continue to show it as an example of thinking critically. #MITMueseum and the #IsabellaStewartGardner are both amazing! Check them out! #Museumsaremyhappyplace
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Our fantastic KS Teacher Leader team had a great time sharing all the goodness of the Kansas CBA with a great group of educators at the @ncssnetwork.bsky.social conference. @amywalker.bsky.social @kwahaus.bsky.social @kdgilman1.bsky.social @lauramcfarren.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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Someday, I want my students to reach the point that when they look at the world's problems, they think to themselves: "We can change that."
That's what education means to me.
That's what education means to me.
November 27, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Someday, I want my students to reach the point that when they look at the world's problems, they think to themselves: "We can change that."
That's what education means to me.
That's what education means to me.
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Playing around with mask and bobblehead looks in #Canva and #Midjourney #EdTech #EduSky #EduSkyChat #AI #Education
November 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Playing around with mask and bobblehead looks in #Canva and #Midjourney #EdTech #EduSky #EduSkyChat #AI #Education
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How can educators avoid the "December Dilemma?" Here are some resources, including lessons & info articles, to help. bit.ly/rmDDres #religiousliteracy #religiousdiversity #sschat #DecemberDilemma #socialstudies
November 26, 2024 at 9:32 PM
How can educators avoid the "December Dilemma?" Here are some resources, including lessons & info articles, to help. bit.ly/rmDDres #religiousliteracy #religiousdiversity #sschat #DecemberDilemma #socialstudies
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Great session this morning about using Congressional Sessions in the classroom using We The People. Loved the scaffolding down to middle school. @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #NCSS2024
November 22, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Great session this morning about using Congressional Sessions in the classroom using We The People. Loved the scaffolding down to middle school. @ncssnetwork.bsky.social #NCSS2024
Any teachers out there using NotebookLM by Google for podcasts in the classroom? If not you should be! Uploaded my notes on Washington's presidency and it pumped out a 15 minute podcast with dialogue! App smash w/ Canva for visuals! Ready to go video! Check it out👇 #AIinEducation #NCSS2024
Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva
Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva
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November 21, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Any teachers out there using NotebookLM by Google for podcasts in the classroom? If not you should be! Uploaded my notes on Washington's presidency and it pumped out a 15 minute podcast with dialogue! App smash w/ Canva for visuals! Ready to go video! Check it out👇 #AIinEducation #NCSS2024
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🤔 Plot twist: I GAVE seniors an AI draft to revise
Had to change 50-90%
Add course evidence
Explain their changes
https://buff.ly/3OeySM5
Result: Better essays, zero cheating, and students discovering AI's limits 🚀
#EduSky #AIinEducation #TeacherStrategy #AcademicIntegrity
Had to change 50-90%
Add course evidence
Explain their changes
https://buff.ly/3OeySM5
Result: Better essays, zero cheating, and students discovering AI's limits 🚀
#EduSky #AIinEducation #TeacherStrategy #AcademicIntegrity
Revising From an AI Created Essay Draft: An end run around potential unethical behavior
An educational blog about edtech and literacy by a high school English teacher who is an author and a Google For Education Certified Innovator.
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November 15, 2024 at 2:04 AM
🤔 Plot twist: I GAVE seniors an AI draft to revise
Had to change 50-90%
Add course evidence
Explain their changes
https://buff.ly/3OeySM5
Result: Better essays, zero cheating, and students discovering AI's limits 🚀
#EduSky #AIinEducation #TeacherStrategy #AcademicIntegrity
Had to change 50-90%
Add course evidence
Explain their changes
https://buff.ly/3OeySM5
Result: Better essays, zero cheating, and students discovering AI's limits 🚀
#EduSky #AIinEducation #TeacherStrategy #AcademicIntegrity
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We are identifying arguments and counter arguments about the impact of the Lewis/Clark expedition with the help of the chickfoot structure and our squeaky chicken mascot Chris P. Chicken (named by the kids). 🗺️ #iteachsocialstudies
November 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM
We are identifying arguments and counter arguments about the impact of the Lewis/Clark expedition with the help of the chickfoot structure and our squeaky chicken mascot Chris P. Chicken (named by the kids). 🗺️ #iteachsocialstudies
Come see us at #NCSS2024 for our session! We have giveaways! I'm so excited that the Super Bowl of Social Studies is finally here!!! My schedule on Whova is filled to the brim!
November 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Come see us at #NCSS2024 for our session! We have giveaways! I'm so excited that the Super Bowl of Social Studies is finally here!!! My schedule on Whova is filled to the brim!
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Check out the new Canva #polls and #quizzes! Create one today in 30 seconds. Here's how: youtu.be/pOF8zfQyDA8?...
#assessment #tlchat #Canva #TLSky #edtech #ISTE #education
#assessment #tlchat #Canva #TLSky #edtech #ISTE #education
November 19, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Check out the new Canva #polls and #quizzes! Create one today in 30 seconds. Here's how: youtu.be/pOF8zfQyDA8?...
#assessment #tlchat #Canva #TLSky #edtech #ISTE #education
#assessment #tlchat #Canva #TLSky #edtech #ISTE #education
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Team Short Answer is excited to be on Bluesky! You can learn more about our work and try Short Answer for free at myshortanswer.com
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Gamified writing for any subject Build better K12 writers through social, engaging writing activities. Teachers Sign up for free Admin Learn More Teachers love Short Answer. "My students enjoy using S...
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November 18, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Team Short Answer is excited to be on Bluesky! You can learn more about our work and try Short Answer for free at myshortanswer.com
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Are you planning to go to #NCSS2024 in Boston later this month?
The program is out!! Start planning your weekend before you leave so you can maximize your time!
#iteachsocialstudies #sschat
www.socialstudies.org/conference/s...
The program is out!! Start planning your weekend before you leave so you can maximize your time!
#iteachsocialstudies #sschat
www.socialstudies.org/conference/s...
Program and Schedule
Note: this schedule is preliminary and subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02115
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November 13, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Are you planning to go to #NCSS2024 in Boston later this month?
The program is out!! Start planning your weekend before you leave so you can maximize your time!
#iteachsocialstudies #sschat
www.socialstudies.org/conference/s...
The program is out!! Start planning your weekend before you leave so you can maximize your time!
#iteachsocialstudies #sschat
www.socialstudies.org/conference/s...
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Art and Econ? This blog post links in a Google Drive folder with tons of resources! 🍎🗺️ #sschat #iteachsocialstudies
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Using art to teach economic concepts - My Tiny Little Farm
Using art to teach economics... who would have thought? A few years ago, I worked with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education and the Mississippi Museum of Art to create a curriculum that incor...
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November 13, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Art and Econ? This blog post links in a Google Drive folder with tons of resources! 🍎🗺️ #sschat #iteachsocialstudies
mytinylittlefarm.com/using-art-to...
mytinylittlefarm.com/using-art-to...