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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · 2d

Oh @civics101pod.bsky.social you are there when I need a laugh.
"27 reasons your king is *awful* #10 will shock you!"

(Note @capodice.bsky.social looks like I am going to National NCSS - clearly a "Barrett's Privateers" sing along is in order!). I hope we see you at NHCSS soon! #sschat #nhcss )

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · 8d

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
Now I want to re-watch the "Shut it down" episode of West Wing. #sschat

U.S. Begins Shutdown That Could Lead to Mass Layoffs and Service Cuts

www.nytimes.com

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · 20d

Oops #sschat

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · 20d

What
The
Heck...!?

htttp://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-afpi-tpusa-hillsdale-college-and-over-40-national-and-state-organizations-launch-america-250-civics-coalition

U.S. Department of Education, AFPI, TPUSA, Hillsdale College, and Over 40 National and State Organizations Launch America 250 Civics Coalition

The U.S. Department of Education, alongside the America First Policy Institute, Turning Point USA, Hillsdale College, and more than 40 leading national and state-based organizations today announced th...

www.ed.gov

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 27

@historyfrog.bsky.social
@madisonteacher.bsky.social
@chitch94.bsky.social
@geojo22.bsky.social
@religionmatters.bsky.social
@lindarmonkjd.bsky.social
@hcrichardson.bsky.social

Oh man I know I am leaving out SO many people!!

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 27

Gosh! I feel like I'm at some sort of Social Studies Civics Met Gala! 😀♥️

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 26

Ah... maybe in the fall when we are hosting #sschat more wecan have you guys host... hmmm... :)

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 25

I did it!! 🎉. I actually finished my Modern Classrooms Project Mentorship!! Started it last summer but didn't end up finishing it. This year I just went for it - submitted things and revised if necessary!

I am really looking forward to implementing this year!
#modernclassrooms

MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 9

Oops #sschat

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yay! It came! I'm really looking forward to it. I've already (before it even came) found some cool tools! @glennwiebe.bsky.social the windows frame is cool!! @madisonteacher.bsky.social can't wait to dig in!

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 5

Anyone else attending this? I do love me some Edpuzzle! Especially now that I'm trying (again) to implement Modern Classrooms Project.
learn.edpuzzle.com/hubfs/Im_Att...

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jul 5

NH Social Studies teachers - Want to present at the NHCSS conference?
www.nhcss.org/presenter-pr....
Or if you just want to attend: www.nhcss.org/conference-r.... (Details coming soon!). It will be held at the McAuliffe Shepard Discovery Center this year, which should be fun. #sschat #nhcss

Presenter Proposals

The 2025 Conference will take place October 27, 2025 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, NH.

www.nhcss.org

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hey #sschat I hope you are having a Joyful or at least relaxed summer.

Words fail me. I expect so many memes!!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Should (or Could) Trump Be Added to Mount Rushmore? (Gift Article)

Let’s review how we got here, and closely examine what the rock would allow.

www.nytimes.com

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 25

www.corwin.com/books/social...

The Social Studies FIELD Guide

The Social Studies FIELD Guide illuminates a transformative path for educators to improve social studies education by moving away from memorization an...

www.corwin.com

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 25

Hey #sschat I listened to @historyherway.bsky.social podcast with @madisonteacher.bsky.social I am looking forward to getting the Social Studies Field Guide!!
I have instincts that are good - but I can really use some inspiration and practical tips and this really sounds like just the ticket!

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 19

Fascinating series on Navajo Nation Water Rights. open.spotify.com/episode/1gHA...
There is also a good one on Tulsa Massacres.
#sschat

The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation, Ep. 1: Dry Country

Reclaimed · Episode

open.spotify.com

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 13

I have the best boss. She takes her work very seriously.
We're hiring a Middle school math teacher and 1:1 para if you care more about a great work environment! Merrimack NH #artsintegration

MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 9

Oooh! That would be so cool!!

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 5

Did the @cfreducation.bsky.social
South Sudan simulation. Played
@icivics.bsky.social Convene the Council then did Simulation the next day. They love these simulations! (Wish I had a better picture of the Nat.Sec. Advisor using a spoon for a gavel!) #sschat #cfreducation #icivics

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 5

YAY! 6th grade can't wait to have a skittles party and read the very last chapter of Sal & Gabi Break the Universe!! (personally I'd rather have a Cuban food party but skittles are easier) I also made sure it was on summer reading list!

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · Jun 3

Getting ready to do the @cfreducation.bsky.social simulation aid to South Sudan. This class is really good at them. We'll do @icivics.bsky.social Convene the Council first. Great pair up. #sschat

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · May 23

8th grade, after trio that got us in at 11 last night: Can we watch The Croods?
Me: C'mon guys....
Me: OK, but your exit ticket is to write about why this is an educational movie. 🙄😁

MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · May 22

Maggie Hasson (NH) asked Noem to define Habeus Corpus "Noem replied, saying that it allows the president to remove people from the US." Aieee! Can we make @lindamonk.bsky.social required reading for all government employees?
www.bbc.com/news/videos/... #sschat

Kristi Noem incorrectly defines 'habeas corpus' in Senate hearing

Watch: Homeland Security Secretary is asked what "habeas corpus" means during a Senate hearing.

www.bbc.com

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MaryEllen Wessels @teacher-wessels.bsky.social · May 22

Help 7th grade raise money to get South Sudan School 4 a well!! We are up to almost $200 if you count the cash we collected! If you are local stop by Gccsa Gate City Charter School for the Arts for a keychain!

www.h2oforlifeschools.org/donate?campa...

Reposted by MaryEllen Wessels

PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · May 12

NEW @pbsnews.org Daily News Lesson: How a social network is bringing communities together in divisive times

Ask Students: How is Front Porch Forum different from other social networks?

#sschat #civics #EduSky

How a social network is bringing communities together in divisive times

Learn about the locally-owned social network, Front Porch Forum

bit.ly

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