Chris Hitchcock
@chitch94.bsky.social
Wife, mom, social studies teacher | Long-term permanent guest teacher | 2016-17 Jacobs Educator |
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Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Teachers, join us TUESDAY, NOV 18 at 7 EST to talk about invention education in your classroom, whether you teach science, engineering OR history OR English OR social studies.
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Hear from the great Christine Lawlor-King on how invent ed can work for you! #EDUSky
https://bit.ly/PBSInventZoom11-18
Never seen the Northern Lights before (south central IN)! Crappy pics are from my phone while better pics are from my son's phone.
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Never seen the Northern Lights before (south central IN)! Crappy pics are from my phone while better pics are from my son's phone.
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In teacher preparation courses, we ask beginning teachers to create lesson plans. Of course, this level of lesson planning depth is not done in the classroom, but it is to learn what makes a good lesson plan. So, I asked AI to do it and described two different contexts. The results were concerning.🧵
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In teacher preparation courses, we ask beginning teachers to create lesson plans. Of course, this level of lesson planning depth is not done in the classroom, but it is to learn what makes a good lesson plan. So, I asked AI to do it and described two different contexts. The results were concerning.🧵
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Public schools can’t afford to lose more teachers. Black teachers make up only 6% of the profession and are leaving at higher rates. Stress, lack of respect, and pay gaps (earning about 6% less than white peers) are driving them out.
Becky Pringle Sounds the Alarm on the Black Teacher Exodus
“We are going in the wrong direction,” the NEA president says. And we should all be worried.
wordinblack.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Public schools can’t afford to lose more teachers. Black teachers make up only 6% of the profession and are leaving at higher rates. Stress, lack of respect, and pay gaps (earning about 6% less than white peers) are driving them out.
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Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal.
Federal judge orders stop to indiscriminate immigration raids in Los Angeles
Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal.
n.pr
July 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal.
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Can confirm; I have multiple friends in Illinois who applied to and got into those schools, went to them, realized "Wow, while the school is great but the state is run by horrible people and has terrible infrastructure and policies" and left after graduation.
July 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Can confirm; I have multiple friends in Illinois who applied to and got into those schools, went to them, realized "Wow, while the school is great but the state is run by horrible people and has terrible infrastructure and policies" and left after graduation.
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Most incredible about this is that IU-Bloomington has long been the no. 1 university in the world for teaching Asian languages and cultures, with many programs found nowhere else.
They're slashing many of IU-B's most distinctive programs with zero thought or debate. They probably don't even know.
They're slashing many of IU-B's most distinctive programs with zero thought or debate. They probably don't even know.
Bloodbath in Indiana higher ed as public colleges and universities ordered to eliminate 20% of all degree programs, apparently based purely on student demand (=enrollments) and not any rational calculation of need or value.
www.ipm.org/news-section...
www.ipm.org/news-section...
Indiana public colleges cut almost 20% of degrees
Public Indiana colleges and universities have eliminated 19 percent of their degree programs to meet requirements added to the state’s budget, according to the Commission for Higher Education.
www.ipm.org
July 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Most incredible about this is that IU-Bloomington has long been the no. 1 university in the world for teaching Asian languages and cultures, with many programs found nowhere else.
They're slashing many of IU-B's most distinctive programs with zero thought or debate. They probably don't even know.
They're slashing many of IU-B's most distinctive programs with zero thought or debate. They probably don't even know.
Asian Studies scholars and teachers, do you know if there are any free online Intro to Asia textbooks for senior high (or first year university) out there? #AsianStudies
June 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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This Army birthday I’m thinking of Medal of Honor recipient Pvt Henry Johnson of the 369th NY National Guard (known as the Harlem Hellfighters). The 369th served more days in the WWI trenches than an other US unit, took more casualties also. DOD just stripped Johnson’s name off Ft. Polk.
June 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This Army birthday I’m thinking of Medal of Honor recipient Pvt Henry Johnson of the 369th NY National Guard (known as the Harlem Hellfighters). The 369th served more days in the WWI trenches than an other US unit, took more casualties also. DOD just stripped Johnson’s name off Ft. Polk.
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Summer is a great time for professional learning from the poolside! Join me tomorrow for the Mobile Learning Conference at www.nemcc.edu/mobilelearni... #edtech #professionallearning
June 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Summer is a great time for professional learning from the poolside! Join me tomorrow for the Mobile Learning Conference at www.nemcc.edu/mobilelearni... #edtech #professionallearning
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Sunday on #BookBreaks: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will discuss his latest book, "The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780." Join us at 2 pm ET!
Register for this free online program here: www.gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks-...
Register for this free online program here: www.gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks-...
June 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sunday on #BookBreaks: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will discuss his latest book, "The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780." Join us at 2 pm ET!
Register for this free online program here: www.gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks-...
Register for this free online program here: www.gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks-...
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It is already the end of the month! Join our combined #engsschat to talk "Preparing for the Next Chapter: Supporting Student Transitions" on Monday, May 26 at 7 PM CST. We'll discuss graduation, changing schools, & adjusting to breaks. Remember: Our chat has moved to
@bsky.app
@bsky.app
May 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
It is already the end of the month! Join our combined #engsschat to talk "Preparing for the Next Chapter: Supporting Student Transitions" on Monday, May 26 at 7 PM CST. We'll discuss graduation, changing schools, & adjusting to breaks. Remember: Our chat has moved to
@bsky.app
@bsky.app
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Join #engsschat on @bluesky TOMORROW (Monday, April 28) at 7 PM CST for our combined chat to talk "Beyond the Grade: Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity." Remember, we've migrated to BLUESKY. #sschat #engchat #edchat #edtech
April 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Join #engsschat on @bluesky TOMORROW (Monday, April 28) at 7 PM CST for our combined chat to talk "Beyond the Grade: Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity." Remember, we've migrated to BLUESKY. #sschat #engchat #edchat #edtech
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The scrubbing continues. 🗃️
"Tubman’s photograph is now gone. In its place are images of Postal Service stamps that highlight 'Black/White cooperation' in the secret network and that feature Tubman among abolitionists of both races." www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
"Tubman’s photograph is now gone. In its place are images of Postal Service stamps that highlight 'Black/White cooperation' in the secret network and that feature Tubman among abolitionists of both races." www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Amid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground Railroad
Since Trump took office, the park service, an agency charged with preserving American history, has changed how its website describes key moments from slavery to Jim Crow
www.washingtonpost.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The scrubbing continues. 🗃️
"Tubman’s photograph is now gone. In its place are images of Postal Service stamps that highlight 'Black/White cooperation' in the secret network and that feature Tubman among abolitionists of both races." www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
"Tubman’s photograph is now gone. In its place are images of Postal Service stamps that highlight 'Black/White cooperation' in the secret network and that feature Tubman among abolitionists of both races." www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
#sschat Check this out!
I’m excited to invite you to a FREE online webinar where I’ll share ways to uncover rural contributions to USA history. The webinar will focus on the Civil Rights Movement Beyond 1968, including the important but often overlooked case of Griggs vs. Duke Power Company.
🗓️ Date: Monday, April 7th
🗓️ Date: Monday, April 7th
April 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#sschat Check this out!
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The History Books Purged From the Naval Academy's Library 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
The History Books Purged From the Naval Academy's Library
The Trump administration is engaged in something much worse than book burning. It is attempting to burn down the entire cultural infrastructure that supports the pursuit of history.
open.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The History Books Purged From the Naval Academy's Library 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...
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Q1 is hosted by our friends at
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Q1 When and where have leaders and changemakers emerged in American history? What has motivated them and prepared them for civic engagement?
Be sure to add A1 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎
AllSides @allsidesnow.bsky.social
Q1 When and where have leaders and changemakers emerged in American history? What has motivated them and prepared them for civic engagement?
Be sure to add A1 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎
March 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Q1 is hosted by our friends at
AllSides @allsidesnow.bsky.social
Q1 When and where have leaders and changemakers emerged in American history? What has motivated them and prepared them for civic engagement?
Be sure to add A1 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎
AllSides @allsidesnow.bsky.social
Q1 When and where have leaders and changemakers emerged in American history? What has motivated them and prepared them for civic engagement?
Be sure to add A1 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎
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Social Studies Teachers and Friends,
We are bringing #sschat to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at: @socialstudieschat.bsky.social.
Want to help? If so please:
Share with your friends!
Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!
We are bringing #sschat to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at: @socialstudieschat.bsky.social.
Want to help? If so please:
Share with your friends!
Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!
a person standing on top of a rocky mountain with a fire in the background
Alt: a person standing on top of a rocky mountain with a fire in the background, lighting the beacon
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March 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Social Studies Teachers and Friends,
We are bringing #sschat to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at: @socialstudieschat.bsky.social.
Want to help? If so please:
Share with your friends!
Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!
We are bringing #sschat to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at: @socialstudieschat.bsky.social.
Want to help? If so please:
Share with your friends!
Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!
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Adding 2 more here! #civiclearningweek
A #sschat slow chat -1Q/day and @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social panel Tuesday night 3/11 at 7 pm EST. bit.ly/AHACLW25
A #sschat slow chat -1Q/day and @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social panel Tuesday night 3/11 at 7 pm EST. bit.ly/AHACLW25
March 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Adding 2 more here! #civiclearningweek
A #sschat slow chat -1Q/day and @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social panel Tuesday night 3/11 at 7 pm EST. bit.ly/AHACLW25
A #sschat slow chat -1Q/day and @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social panel Tuesday night 3/11 at 7 pm EST. bit.ly/AHACLW25
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We are excited to help kick off #CivicLearningWeek with 2 big events! All week, check here for a new #sschat slow chat question! On Tuesday, join our Exec. Director Ed Ayers and fellow panelists with our friends from @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social (register here: bit.ly/AHACLW25
March 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We are excited to help kick off #CivicLearningWeek with 2 big events! All week, check here for a new #sschat slow chat question! On Tuesday, join our Exec. Director Ed Ayers and fellow panelists with our friends from @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social (register here: bit.ly/AHACLW25
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Pre-K — higher ed educators:
What are your thoughts about potential DOE dismantling?
Share w/ PBS News @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky
What are your thoughts about potential DOE dismantling?
Share w/ PBS News @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky
February 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Pre-K — higher ed educators:
What are your thoughts about potential DOE dismantling?
Share w/ PBS News @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky
What are your thoughts about potential DOE dismantling?
Share w/ PBS News @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky
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🧵 Here is our response to Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program on Instagram, Facebook & Threads:
"Meta is removing measures that mitigate the spread of false, harmful information on their platforms, & social media users will suffer because of it."
Read more: bit.ly/MetaFactChec...
"Meta is removing measures that mitigate the spread of false, harmful information on their platforms, & social media users will suffer because of it."
Read more: bit.ly/MetaFactChec...
Response to Meta’s decision to end fact-checking
Meta is removing measures that mitigate the spread of false, harmful information on their platforms, and social media users will suffer because of it.
bit.ly
January 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🧵 Here is our response to Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program on Instagram, Facebook & Threads:
"Meta is removing measures that mitigate the spread of false, harmful information on their platforms, & social media users will suffer because of it."
Read more: bit.ly/MetaFactChec...
"Meta is removing measures that mitigate the spread of false, harmful information on their platforms, & social media users will suffer because of it."
Read more: bit.ly/MetaFactChec...
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#sschat Hey I think we are going to get together tonight to share thoughts, memories and generally honor President Carter. 8pm EST @mattneil.bsky.social will be there I think. How about you? @civics101pod.bsky.social had a really interesting episode about presidential funerals btw.
January 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#sschat Hey I think we are going to get together tonight to share thoughts, memories and generally honor President Carter. 8pm EST @mattneil.bsky.social will be there I think. How about you? @civics101pod.bsky.social had a really interesting episode about presidential funerals btw.