Nathan McAlister
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Nathan McAlister
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
Husband•Father•Educator•Traveler•Reader natemc.net
2010 National History Teacher of the Year
CS4 Director, @Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher, @KCHE, @iCivics EdNet, CFR Ambassador, GW-Fellow, KANAE-Member
#iteachsocialstudies #indegenouseducation
This was an amazing day with a wonderful group of educators led by a fantastic educational team from NIEA! Thank you, Library of Congress for making this possible and Haskell Indian Nations University for hosting. @amywalker.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Such a great morning of learning with NIEA education leaders Helen Thomas and Dezi Lynn at the Library of Congress opening grant session. Thank you, Haskell for hosting. #KSHGSS
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Holy Cow!! This is so stinking cool and Dr. Ashley Penir is an incredible educator! Geostrat is an amazingly engaging geographic/civics/economics educational game. geostratapp.com/home
October 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It was a fast paced but fun filled session at NCGE Conference exploring Mundane Magnificence with an enthusiastic group of educators. Thank you, @amywalker.bsky.social for making this session a success.
October 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
HQI-Artotatation! 🎨🖌️ using the Vision for Quality Instruction at the HGSS PLC. Great way to incorporate art with note taking. #KSHGSS @ksde.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Intro Gamification 🚩 of the Essential Understanding Framework with teachers at the #KSHGSS PLC.
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It was a great day of PD with great KCK social studies teachers. Thank you, Dr. Red Corn for leading educators through the KACIE Essential Understanding content. @ksde.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Fascinating examination of the 🏛️ Supreme Court case Abrams v. United States (1919), including a copy of the original 📜 document that led to the case, with Dr. Sara Mayeux at the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social First Amendment PD hosted by the @kyhistsoc.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The final day of the Statesmanship in American History seminar begins with an examination of Cold War Statecraft with Dr. Matthew Franck. Thank you, @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social the Madison Program at Princeton and the Jack Miller Center for making this week of learning possible! #gliseminar2025
July 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The final curtain call (Acts 4 & 5) on 🌟Cato: A Tragedy🌟at the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, Madison Program at Princeton, and the Jack Miller Center Statesmanship in American History seminar was Incredible!!
🎭The Drama!
🏛️The History!
And the Connections to American History! #gliseminar2025
July 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Day 3 of the Statesmanship in American History seminar continues with another lively and interactive discussion. This 2nd session covers the writings of Frederick Douglass with Dr. Diana Schaub. @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social the James Madison Program at Princeton, and the Jack Miller Center
July 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Day 3 of the Statesmanship in American History seminar begins with a lively and interactive discussion of Lincoln’s speeches with Dr. Diana Schaub. Made possible by @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, James Madison Program at Princeton, and the Jack Miller Center.
July 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We had an amazing session at the Princeton Firestone Library special collections. Gabriel was a gracious and knowledgeable host. Thank you to @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, Madison Program, and the Jack Miller Center for making this session possible. We saw so many cool primary sources.
July 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Day 2 of the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social/Madison Program at Princeton/Jack Miller Center Statesmanship in American History Seminar begins with an examination of John Marshall as a Statesman with Dr. Matthew Franck. #gliseminars2025
July 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Day 1 of the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, Madison Program at Princeton, and Jack Miller Center Statesmanship in American History Seminar, is in the books. Tonight we continued the tradition of exploring Joseph Addison’s Cato: A Tragedy. All the world’s a stage.
July 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Session two of the Statesmanship in America History seminar is underway: Washington & the Founders with Dr. Allen C. Guelzo. Fantastic examination of the Constitution and its connections to Statesmanship. @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social James Madison Program at Princeton Jack Miller Center
July 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Statesmanship in American History seminar is off and running with Dr. Allen C. Guelzo and the first session: Statesmanship, What Is It? Thank you to @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, the James Madison Program at Princeton, and the Jack Miller Center for making this possible. #gliseminars2025
July 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The room is set. The name tags are in order and the swag has arrived. We are ready for a great week of learning in Princeton at the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, James Madison Program, and Jack Miller Center Statesmanship in American History Summer Seminar. #gliseminars2025
July 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you teach social studies, at any level, you need to get this book, turn to chapter eleven (The Power of Memory and Erasure) and dive in. Wow! 🤯 #sschat
July 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
What’s in a name?? Using a map—Yes a paper map—to identify place name origins and ProjectZeroHGSE Thinking Routines with @amywalker.bsky.social @essdack.bsky.social @glennwiebe.bsky.social @caseymmeier.bsky.social #KSHGSS
June 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Seek and Shape using Chronicling America with @caseymmeier.bsky.social at the @essdack.bsky.social summer PD. @glennwiebe.bsky.social @amywalker.bsky.social #KSHGSS
June 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Making Words With Friends activity! Teacher Leader @caseymmeier.bsky.social has complete command of the floor at the @essdack.bsky.social summer PD. #KSHGSS @glennwiebe.bsky.social @amywalker.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 2:39 AM
How do maps tell a story?? Make a Key or Title to tell the story with @amywalker.bsky.social at the @essdack.bsky.social summer PD. What a great inquiry activity. @glennwiebe.bsky.social @caseymmeier.bsky.social #KSHGSS
June 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Using Google Mymaps to tell stories and connect content with @amywalker.bsky.social at the @essdack.bsky.social summer PD. @glennwiebe.bsky.social @caseymmeier.bsky.social #KSHGSS
June 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
June 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM