P.J. Wiggin
@pjwiggin.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Teacher. Interested in way too many topics to be practical in a description like this. #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher
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P.J. Wiggin
@pjwiggin.bsky.social
· Feb 7
Member Spotlight: P.J. Wiggin
P.J. Wiggin is a high school social studies teacher at the Rosslyn Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. His subject specialty is economics and world history. Following a career change, he became a classroom tea...
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Excited to be featured in the Member Spotlight of Social Education, the publication of
@socialstudies.org. Many of my most cherished friends via social media have come through my involvement with NCSS. www.socialstudies.org/social-educa...
@socialstudies.org. Many of my most cherished friends via social media have come through my involvement with NCSS. www.socialstudies.org/social-educa...
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Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/v... #ushistory #sschat #socialstudies #historyteacher
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/v... #ushistory #sschat #socialstudies #historyteacher
Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking • Virginia Mercury
Some Virginia social studies leaders are sounding the alarm over a proposed change to how student performance in history and social science is measured, warning it could swap critical-thinking assessm...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Virginia social studies leaders warn proposed testing shift could sideline critical thinking
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/v... #ushistory #sschat #socialstudies #historyteacher
Educators say state plan risks replacing inquiry-based assessments with multiple-choice exams virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/v... #ushistory #sschat #socialstudies #historyteacher
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Calling all #Civics and #Government teachers! Check out our new curriculum-aligned subject page today, which features short docs, lesson plans and student activities on topics such as constitutional principles and public policy. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
July 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Calling all #Civics and #Government teachers! Check out our new curriculum-aligned subject page today, which features short docs, lesson plans and student activities on topics such as constitutional principles and public policy. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/c...
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A friend shared this on Facebook (Lives in NJ) My mind is blown by the asking them to pay $5 AND bring food. Of course I'm not surprised, but can't say I have ever heard of something like this happening. Anyone ever experience something like this before?!?!?
July 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
A friend shared this on Facebook (Lives in NJ) My mind is blown by the asking them to pay $5 AND bring food. Of course I'm not surprised, but can't say I have ever heard of something like this happening. Anyone ever experience something like this before?!?!?
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1/ Research has established that background knowledge is a significant contributor to reading comprehension. Our videos offer an effective way to build students’ literacy development. Check out these Retro Report short docs and resources below, which provide entry points into multiple topic areas. ⬇️
June 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
1/ Research has established that background knowledge is a significant contributor to reading comprehension. Our videos offer an effective way to build students’ literacy development. Check out these Retro Report short docs and resources below, which provide entry points into multiple topic areas. ⬇️
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📚 #Teachers, are you putting together summer reading for your class next year?
Browse our "Perfect Pair" Collection today, which matches relevant short docs to popular books assigned in English/ELA classes. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...
Browse our "Perfect Pair" Collection today, which matches relevant short docs to popular books assigned in English/ELA classes. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...
The Perfect Pair: Reading and Retro Report - Retro Report
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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May 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
📚 #Teachers, are you putting together summer reading for your class next year?
Browse our "Perfect Pair" Collection today, which matches relevant short docs to popular books assigned in English/ELA classes. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...
Browse our "Perfect Pair" Collection today, which matches relevant short docs to popular books assigned in English/ELA classes. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/t...
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I’ll be in Dallas on June 3 for a special screening of clips from our new film, The American Revolution, at the Winspear Opera House with KERA. Join me, Sarah Botstein, and Jane Kamensky for a conversation after the film. Tickets and info here: attpac.org/event/the-am...
The American Revolution - A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt - AT&T Performing Arts Center
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May 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’ll be in Dallas on June 3 for a special screening of clips from our new film, The American Revolution, at the Winspear Opera House with KERA. Join me, Sarah Botstein, and Jane Kamensky for a conversation after the film. Tickets and info here: attpac.org/event/the-am...
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Folks, get in here. We’re admitting all the dumb wrong shit we believed until we were way too old.
Fun fact: until I was appreciably into my 20s, I thought they were called oncologists because they were always “on call.”
i was unaware of how many oncologists were on this website
May 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Folks, get in here. We’re admitting all the dumb wrong shit we believed until we were way too old.
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New Short Doc: A new short doc examines the origins of the Bracero program, when millions of Mexican laborers were brought to the U.S. to fill farm and railroad jobs between the 1940s and ‘60s.
#Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...
#Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...
May 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
New Short Doc: A new short doc examines the origins of the Bracero program, when millions of Mexican laborers were brought to the U.S. to fill farm and railroad jobs between the 1940s and ‘60s.
#Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...
#Teachers: Register to access related classroom resources: retroreport.org/video/what-t...
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This is an AWESOME opportunity! A weekend with @retroreport.org and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social apply!
APPLY NOW: #Teachers, you have until May 15 to apply to our workshop with the National Constitution Center. Learn more and apply here: constitutioncenter.org/calendar/nat...
May 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This is an AWESOME opportunity! A weekend with @retroreport.org and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social apply!
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Don’t make us write a DBQ about this
We could make a document set about why you should support history education.
Or you could just join NCHE for $60/year and call it a day.
bit.ly/joinNCHE
We could make a document set about why you should support history education.
Or you could just join NCHE for $60/year and call it a day.
bit.ly/joinNCHE
May 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Don’t make us write a DBQ about this
We could make a document set about why you should support history education.
Or you could just join NCHE for $60/year and call it a day.
bit.ly/joinNCHE
We could make a document set about why you should support history education.
Or you could just join NCHE for $60/year and call it a day.
bit.ly/joinNCHE
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Thanks for the shout out, PJ! Try this link: my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=...
ISTE Portal
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May 3, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Thanks for the shout out, PJ! Try this link: my.iste.org/s/store?_ga=...
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🇻🇳 Fifty years ago today, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. For educators exploring the war’s aftermath, these short docs and teaching resources offer essential historical context:
🇻🇳 Fifty years ago today, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. For educators exploring the war’s aftermath, these short docs and teaching resources offer essential historical context:
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April 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🇻🇳 Fifty years ago today, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. For educators exploring the war’s aftermath, these short docs and teaching resources offer essential historical context:
🇻🇳 Fifty years ago today, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War. For educators exploring the war’s aftermath, these short docs and teaching resources offer essential historical context:
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I'm putting together a list of books specifically related to Social Studies/History/Geography pedagogy to share with my department. If you have recommendations, please share them below! #sschat #historyeducation #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher #EduSky
April 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I'm putting together a list of books specifically related to Social Studies/History/Geography pedagogy to share with my department. If you have recommendations, please share them below! #sschat #historyeducation #iteachsocialstudies #historyteacher #EduSky
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happy independent bookstore day 📚
April 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
happy independent bookstore day 📚
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Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities.
#sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator
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#sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator
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Educator Resources
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Eastern State believes in the power of education as a catalyst for change. We are committed to generating innovative tools that help learners of all ...
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April 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Did you know that @easternstate.bsky.social offers resources for teachers? Get on their mailing list for regular content releases and #JusticeEd opportunities.
#sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator
www.easternstate.org/educator-res...
#sschat 🍎 🗺️ #teacher #educator
www.easternstate.org/educator-res...
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Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ?
A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please!
🍎 🗺️ #sschat
A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please!
🍎 🗺️ #sschat
April 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Have you seen the newest poster from @periodicprez.bsky.social ?
A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please!
🍎 🗺️ #sschat
A national parks periodic table?! Yes, please!
🍎 🗺️ #sschat
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The deadline to answer the #txcss2025 has been extended to 4/20 ! Join @profjeffries.bsky.social and share your stories, their stories, and our stories at #VoicesInHistory
These stories matter, history matters .. join us at: txcss.net/conference
🗺️🍎
These stories matter, history matters .. join us at: txcss.net/conference
🗺️🍎
April 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The deadline to answer the #txcss2025 has been extended to 4/20 ! Join @profjeffries.bsky.social and share your stories, their stories, and our stories at #VoicesInHistory
These stories matter, history matters .. join us at: txcss.net/conference
🗺️🍎
These stories matter, history matters .. join us at: txcss.net/conference
🗺️🍎
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So excited ISTE Live 25 Pre-Con Institute in San Antonio! Join me for "Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI: Navigating the New Frontier." DigCit is about ethical questions at the intersection of technology & humanity. We’ll have strategies, tools, & activities to use right away! hubs.ly/Q03h48Mb0
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Experience bold education innovation at the edtech event of the year! Learn during thousands of learning experiences that will prepare you to help students thrive in the age of AI.
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April 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
So excited ISTE Live 25 Pre-Con Institute in San Antonio! Join me for "Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI: Navigating the New Frontier." DigCit is about ethical questions at the intersection of technology & humanity. We’ll have strategies, tools, & activities to use right away! hubs.ly/Q03h48Mb0
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Ahem, #EduSky 🍎🗺️ .. it’s go time! Get your proposals in now for #txcss2025 as @profjeffries.bsky.social will be joining us to share all of the stories…
Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference
#SSChat
Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference
#SSChat
April 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ahem, #EduSky 🍎🗺️ .. it’s go time! Get your proposals in now for #txcss2025 as @profjeffries.bsky.social will be joining us to share all of the stories…
Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference
#SSChat
Your stories, their stories, our stories.. share your stories at txcss.net/conference
#SSChat
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Want to see the scope of what the NEH grant terminations is? The ACH ( @ach.bsky.social ) has compiled a database: impact.ach.org
NEH Grants 2025
NEH Grants 2025
impact.ach.org
April 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Want to see the scope of what the NEH grant terminations is? The ACH ( @ach.bsky.social ) has compiled a database: impact.ach.org
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I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.
April 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I just got confirmation that National History Day, a program that does more to ignite K-12 students' love of history, learning, and yes, even the United States than anything else I've ever seen, had all its funding cut yesterday by the DOGE-axe at the NEH - including for this year's ongoing contest.
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Hey #sschat! 🗺️ 🍎 our friends @civxnow.bsky.social shared a paid podcasting opp here from KQED:
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Application for Pilot Teachers - Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change
Help students connect the Constitution to their everyday lives with a new innovative, hands-on curriculum that centers student media-making, youth voice and civic engagement.
KQED’s Education team ...
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April 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hey #sschat! 🗺️ 🍎 our friends @civxnow.bsky.social shared a paid podcasting opp here from KQED:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here: p2a.co/fSsMhaJ #sschat #humanities #edchat #engchat #socialstudies
@nehgov.bsky.social
@nehgov.bsky.social
URGENT: Save the NEH
I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here.
p2a.co
April 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I just took action to oppose the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities! Join me and take action here: p2a.co/fSsMhaJ #sschat #humanities #edchat #engchat #socialstudies
@nehgov.bsky.social
@nehgov.bsky.social
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NEH cuts have left many of us feeling powerless. I want to do whatever I can to help. If your current or planned program has lost funding and falls within my area of expertise, I am willing to waive as much of my compensation as possible. I will do virtual presentations for free. Please reach out.
April 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
NEH cuts have left many of us feeling powerless. I want to do whatever I can to help. If your current or planned program has lost funding and falls within my area of expertise, I am willing to waive as much of my compensation as possible. I will do virtual presentations for free. Please reach out.