Really cool to see Sidney, Nebraska, host its Regional Civics Bee. Students got to show their civic knowledge, communication skills, and ideas for improving their communities. More authentic civic learning like this, please. #SocialStudies #Civics panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com/story/263811...

Sidney hosts its first Civics Bee  - Panhandle NCN

Middle school students compete for State event

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Tonight’s #iCivics Educator Network meeting was a great reminder that civics teachers do not have to do this work alone. I got to meet other educators, explore iCivics resources, and share advice on how to teach them in ways that fit real classrooms. 🩷 #CivicsEd

Civics should look like this. Students actually doing the work, not just reading about it. #sschat #civiceducation www.kjct8.com/2026/04/16/t...

“They are our future voters”: Mesa County students gets hands-on experience in mock election

Juniors and seniors with Central High School got a firsthand look at what it’s like to take part in an election.

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❤️ Love seeing social studies teachers get this kind of recognition. Stories like this remind people our classrooms go beyond content. We’re building critical thinking, empathy, and civic understanding daily. We may not always get the spotlight, but this work matters. #sschat

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 5mo ago

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

Less tool collecting, more intentional design. Too many tools don’t elevate learning. They dilute it. Clarity is what lets students think like historians and actually push learning up the SAMR model. #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #edtech #iste

Edutopia@edutopia.org · 6mo ago

Choosing fewer, more flexible tools doesn’t limit your teaching. Instead, it creates more consistency for students (and less frustration for you). 🌟 #EdTech #EduSky

If students never see government up close, we shouldn’t be surprised when they tune it out. Experiences like this - real access, real conversations, real stakes - are what civic education is supposed to be. Not simulations. The real thing. #civicsed #sschat nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

‘Where the people meet their government’: Lancaster County hosts high school social studies students for County Government Day

Nearly 70 students from schools in Lancaster County participated in a County Board meeting Tuesday, getting the chance to learn about how their local government functions.

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Engaging students in analyzing Supreme Court cases builds their ability to make decisions, collaborate with peers, address challenges, *and* solve problems. Here’s how. 🧑‍⚖️⬇️ #EduSy #sschat #ITeachSocialStudies

Using Supreme Court Cases in Middle School Social Studies

Students can use evidence-based reasoning to evaluate the law while building their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

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As the U.S. turns 250, the real question isn’t just what we celebrate. It’s whether people understand how democracy actually works. This piece argues for “civics upskilling” for everyone, not just students. Worth thinking about. #sschat #civicsed www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

A civics upskilling for Americans amid 250th celebrations

The nation’s independence anniversary, coming amid high polarization, has focused attention on how students – and adults – learn the basic civics of self-governance.

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When students explore both the successes and failures of U.S. history, they build critical thinking, not just opinions. Most Americans say both matter. That’s a reminder that teaching honest, balanced history isn’t the problem. It’s the goal. #sschat #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher

Majorities in US say historical failures and successes are important to talk about

Wide majorities of Republicans and Democrats alike view both the positive and negative aspects of the nation’s history as important to focus on.

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Another example of meaningful #CivicEducation. Students connecting with real people doing real work in their communities. That’s how civics starts to feel real... and possible. #sschat www.silive.com/news/2026/04...

Community giants discuss civic engagement for Staten Island youth

Panelists included Bobby Digi Olisa, founder and executive director of the Canvas Institute; Andrew Greenfield, principal of Port Richmond High School; and Jessica Jackson, principal of I.S. 72.

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This is what meaningful #CivicEducation looks like - hands-on, student-centered, and connected to real-world experiences. When students do civics, not just study it, it actually matters. #sschat texaslawbook.net/p-s-dba-civi...

P.S. — DBA Civics Camp Leaves Students Feeling ‘Presidential’ - The Texas Lawbook

An inaugural program created to address the civics gap connected more than 130 students from five schools with judges, legislators, and a former U.S. Trade Ambassador for a real life Schoolhouse Rock ...

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This tool made searching all the great resources that Retro Report has so much more efficiently. Found something that complemented my lesson within minutes!

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 6mo ago

Find what you need — faster — with Retro Report’s new AI teaching assistant. Use this new tool to help you sift through our 350+ video library in a matter of seconds. Register on our website to explore the tool today: bit.ly/RR-Reg

Excited to share that I’m part of the @icivics.bsky.social Educator Network this year! Looking forward to learning, collaborating, and bringing new ideas into my civics classroom. Helping students understand their role in civic life is something I really care about. #iCivicsEdNet #sschat

The more students can see civic systems up close - courts, legislatures, public decision-making - the harder it is for social studies to feel abstract. Real institutions make civic learning concrete in ways no simulation ever fully can. #sschat #civiceducation

Nation’s Report Card in Civics Getting a Makeover www.educationnext.org/nations-repo...

Nation’s Report Card in Civics Getting a Makeover

Public input and a new kind of state participation needed

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🎉 Excited to share that I was selected as a 2026 Teacher Advisor with @retroreport.org. Looking forward to working with educators nationwide and helping shape resources that support classroom discussion and inquiry. Free classroom materials here: sparklp.co/a8daddab/

Retro Report @retroreport.org · 8mo ago

4/ Our 2026 Teacher Ambassadors is a network of more than 400 secondary educators who are advocates for Retro Report resources within their networks. Ambassadors provide crucial feedback and help us better understand the needs of teachers. Learn more: retroreport.org/education/te...

Teens aren’t apathetic about news — they’re overwhelmed and distrustful. New research shows the problem isn’t young people. It’s an information ecosystem built for engagement, not understanding. News literacy isn’t optional anymore. 🔗 newslit.org/news-and-res... #NewsLiteracy #Journalism

Report: “Biased,” “Boring” and “Bad”: Unpacking perceptions of news media and journalism among U.S. teens - The News Literacy Project

This follow-up survey, which recontacted more than 750 respondents from the News Literacy Project’s 2024 News Literacy in America Report, sought to better understand the nature of teen distrust in new...

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Highly recommend the Constitutional Literacy Institute at Utah Valley University. I participated a couple of years ago, and it was a great experience - engaging discussions, strong content, and resources I actually use in class. Applications are open until Feb. 1. www.uvu.edu/ccs/projects...

📣 The call for proposals is now open for the 106th NCSS Annual Conference, taking place December 4-6, 2026 in Chicago, IL! hubs.li/Q03_0Kwg0 #edusky #socialstudies

Lately I’ve been thinking about how rarely strong social studies instruction happens by accident. Engaging, meaningful learning usually comes from intentional curriculum design, collaboration beyond one classroom, and teachers having space to learn together. systems piece matters more than we admit.

Hi #EDUsky! Summer is flying by, but I'm looking forward to the upcoming school year. Only a few weeks before I'm back at the school every day... Is anyone else starting before Labor Day in the US?