@mattneil.bsky.social
Teacher, mentor, and coach to young people. I help students find their voice. I teach kids. Co-leader #sschat ➡️ mrneilhistory in the old place.
Interests: Teaching, learning, games, tech, pedagogy, history, psych, soc, philosophy, libraries, tennis & 📚.
Interests: Teaching, learning, games, tech, pedagogy, history, psych, soc, philosophy, libraries, tennis & 📚.
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Each and every day it becomes more clear that our 20+ year focus on stem at the expense of humanities, history, social science, and social studies has been a colossal mistake. We should reverse course immediately and should be pushing for this on a regular basis. #sschat
Exciting news for the new Ken Burns series on the American Revolution. @lizcovart.bsky.social @michaelhattem.bsky.social & Historians At The Movies are partnering to bring you a first of its kind watch party next Sunday. Detail below. Share widely. #HATM
open.substack.com/pub/jasonher...
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The American Revolution on PBS
A Historians At The Movies/Ben Franklin’s World Watch Party
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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I think all my spooky besties deserve some treats
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I think all my spooky besties deserve some treats
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Apple’s App of the Day is our app for using apps less! A small win in an admittedly losing battle, but I’ll still celebrate it!!
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Apple’s App of the Day is our app for using apps less! A small win in an admittedly losing battle, but I’ll still celebrate it!!
Congratulations Valencia! #sschat
Last evening was amazing, the recognition of my life's work was gratifying and humbling as I know my voice is a echo of other history teachers. #NHTOY #NHTOY2025 @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Congratulations Valencia! #sschat
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If you are a religious person, you want your church to be separate from the state. Otherwise, the chances of your particular religion being the one religion that is deemed acceptable by the government are very low. The separation of church and state is pro-religion. #sschat
The separation of church and state is pro-religion. There's a reason the United States is more religious than other western countries. It's because of our freedom of religion, and specifically our separation of church and state.
Joe Rogan and Matthew McConaughey discuss James Talarico
“He’s a great Christian”
“He’s a great Christian”
November 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If you are a religious person, you want your church to be separate from the state. Otherwise, the chances of your particular religion being the one religion that is deemed acceptable by the government are very low. The separation of church and state is pro-religion. #sschat
It's nice to see some of you continue to pop in here. I'm doing my best to be intentional with his space, to dip into it and then step back out. For those of you who want to continue to learn and work together, let's continue to interact when we see each other, so we see more of each other. #sschat
a woman in a black and white dress is standing in front of a window and making a funny face .
Alt: Moira Rose fist pumping and encouraing others to be courageous.
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It's nice to see some of you continue to pop in here. I'm doing my best to be intentional with his space, to dip into it and then step back out. For those of you who want to continue to learn and work together, let's continue to interact when we see each other, so we see more of each other. #sschat
If you are a religious person, you want your church to be separate from the state. Otherwise, the chances of your particular religion being the one religion that is deemed acceptable by the government are very low. The separation of church and state is pro-religion. #sschat
The separation of church and state is pro-religion. There's a reason the United States is more religious than other western countries. It's because of our freedom of religion, and specifically our separation of church and state.
Joe Rogan and Matthew McConaughey discuss James Talarico
“He’s a great Christian”
“He’s a great Christian”
November 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If you are a religious person, you want your church to be separate from the state. Otherwise, the chances of your particular religion being the one religion that is deemed acceptable by the government are very low. The separation of church and state is pro-religion. #sschat
The separation of church and state is pro-religion. There's a reason the United States is more religious than other western countries. It's because of our freedom of religion, and specifically our separation of church and state.
Joe Rogan and Matthew McConaughey discuss James Talarico
“He’s a great Christian”
“He’s a great Christian”
November 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The separation of church and state is pro-religion. There's a reason the United States is more religious than other western countries. It's because of our freedom of religion, and specifically our separation of church and state.
If you're teaching #civics or you are a voter in the U.S., here's a fabulous resource from the League of Women Voters: www.vote411.org
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
#EduSky #Skybrarians #SSchat
VOTE411
Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.
www.vote411.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Teachers:
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled he is open to invoking the Insurrection Act, a law from 1807 that allows the president to deploy the military in the United States. https://to.pbs.org/3JyaV3N
What is the Insurrection Act? Here's what Trump has said about using it
Experts told PBS News that worries about the Insurrection Act arise from legal uncertainty about how it can be applied.
www.pbs.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Teachers:
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
#socialstudies #historyteacher #sschat #civics #apgov #apush ---> Here's your primary source lesson for #MediaLiteracyWeek✨
Ask students: How important is history in current events? Why does historical context matter in news stories?
Please check this out #sschat @religionmatters.bsky.social
Appreciate all the support for my NCSS HOD resolution
“Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education.” As we head toward the House of Delegates, the goal remains clear: Religious literacy = civic literacy. CIO full resolution here 👉 bit.ly/RLncssHOD
“Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education.” As we head toward the House of Delegates, the goal remains clear: Religious literacy = civic literacy. CIO full resolution here 👉 bit.ly/RLncssHOD
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Please check this out #sschat @religionmatters.bsky.social
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Just re-read Article II of the Constitution and remembered that the President has the power to call one or both houses of Congress into session.
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Just re-read Article II of the Constitution and remembered that the President has the power to call one or both houses of Congress into session.
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I am sure you looked at LoC already, butnin case people are following and haven't, these are great resources!
Library of Congress Resources - World War II: A Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress share.google/W0qoNRy019DT...
Library of Congress Resources - World War II: A Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress share.google/W0qoNRy019DT...
Research Guides: World War II: A Resource Guide: Library of Congress Resources
The Library’s collections contain a wide variety of materials related to World War II. This guide provides access to the Library’s digital collections, external websites, and a selected print bibliogr...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I am sure you looked at LoC already, butnin case people are following and haven't, these are great resources!
Library of Congress Resources - World War II: A Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress share.google/W0qoNRy019DT...
Library of Congress Resources - World War II: A Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress share.google/W0qoNRy019DT...
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Depending on what you’re looking to teach about, have you seen the WWII museum’s “From the Collection to the Classroom” ? All free :) #sschat
www.ww2classroom.org/introduction
www.ww2classroom.org/introduction
Home | From the Collection to the Classroom
From the Collection to the Classroom is a multimedia resource for teaching middle and high school students the history of World War II, focusing on the War in the Pacific. It employs essays and lesson...
www.ww2classroom.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Depending on what you’re looking to teach about, have you seen the WWII museum’s “From the Collection to the Classroom” ? All free :) #sschat
www.ww2classroom.org/introduction
www.ww2classroom.org/introduction
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Teachers/librarians/admin:
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
EDUCATORS: Join this PBS NewsHour Classroom zoom to share *your concerns* about AI in a supportive, caring space. We will not be recording this mtg.
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
Thur. Oct. 30, 2025 7-8pm ET | #MediaLiteracyWeek @pbsteachers.bsky.social
RSVP: https://bit.ly/PBS-AI-Zoom10-30
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Teachers/librarians/admin:
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
Come join us for a chance to be heard & listen to real stories about concerns over AI and school.
#sschat #engchat @historians.org @newslit.org
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This is Herman. He learned how to eat corn on the cob today. And within 11 seconds, he became an expert. 13/10 (TT: devonjohnson07)
October 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is Herman. He learned how to eat corn on the cob today. And within 11 seconds, he became an expert. 13/10 (TT: devonjohnson07)
#OnThisDay in 1789, John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Jay was a leader among the Federalists, an early American political party known for supporting a strong national government.
Learn more about Jay and the Federalists:
Jay was a leader among the Federalists, an early American political party known for supporting a strong national government.
Learn more about Jay and the Federalists:
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October 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Checking in. Who's around? If you get this message now or in 2 weeks, give me a shout. Sending you all good energy. Don't forget to use the hashtag, even if you reply to this directly! #sschat
October 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Checking in. Who's around? If you get this message now or in 2 weeks, give me a shout. Sending you all good energy. Don't forget to use the hashtag, even if you reply to this directly! #sschat
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@retroreport.org is awesome and if you're an educator, you should join their network! Nonpartisan, fact-checked, engaging lessons and documentaries on everything from science, history, economics, government, and ELA. Sign up for your FREE teacher account here! sparklp.co/17c3d8d8/ #sschat #edusky
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We’re an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
@retroreport.org is awesome and if you're an educator, you should join their network! Nonpartisan, fact-checked, engaging lessons and documentaries on everything from science, history, economics, government, and ELA. Sign up for your FREE teacher account here! sparklp.co/17c3d8d8/ #sschat #edusky
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Imagine if someone like Jim Henson spent his time thinking “what’s in it for me?” instead of ”how can I bring wonder and joy into the world?” What would we have all lost if he would have done that and how much worse would his life have been?
October 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Imagine if someone like Jim Henson spent his time thinking “what’s in it for me?” instead of ”how can I bring wonder and joy into the world?” What would we have all lost if he would have done that and how much worse would his life have been?
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition team to scale Mount Everest, has died. He was 92. 🧵
October 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Imagine if someone like Jim Henson spent his time thinking “what’s in it for me?” instead of ”how can I bring wonder and joy into the world?” What would we have all lost if he would have done that and how much worse would his life have been?
October 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Imagine if someone like Jim Henson spent his time thinking “what’s in it for me?” instead of ”how can I bring wonder and joy into the world?” What would we have all lost if he would have done that and how much worse would his life have been?