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Melissa Solis retweeted
If you are a 3-5 grade teacher looking for a lesson for America250, check out this lesson I helped create for @Gilder_Lehrman about women in the American Revolution. gilderlehrman.org/history-re… @OPSSocStudies
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Melissa Solis retweeted
Feb 27
Stop spending your Sundays freaking out about lessons! The Social Studies #FIELDGuide has a Pie Chart inquiry activity that's ready to go in minutes. (Along with so many others!) Get 25% off at: bit.ly/ssfgdiscount @madisonteacher #socialstudies #historicalthinking
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7 Jun 2025
We are so excited to welcome you! Your book is a game changer for the way we think about history instruction!
7 Jun 2025
🤩 We're headed to Austin next week! If you're attending the @region13 Social Studies Summit, don't miss our sessions in the afternoon!
📗 We'll even be giving away a copy of our book at both sessions!
🎯 It's not too late to register- see you there! esc13.net/events/social-stud…
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Melissa Solis retweeted
22 May 2025
Thrilled to share some news! 🎉🎉 We have some great sessions planned for SS educators at TEKSCon 2025. June 5: TEKSRS Update at 4 pm. June 6: TEKSRS for new SS Ts at 8:30; Primary Sources at 2:30. Can't wait to see you there! via #Whova Event Platform
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19 May 2025
It's going to be a great day of collaboration and connection all focused on Social Studies!
16 May 2025
🌎 The Social Studies Summit schedule is out now!
Get a sneak peek at the breakout sessions, presenters, and all the ways you can engage with effective pedagogy, content-rich strategies, and more. Tailor your learning experience at esc13.net/events/social-stud…
🗓 June 12, 2025
📍 Austin, TX
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15 May 2025
Looking forward to this opportunity!
15 May 2025
#representationmatters each and every day as we move closer to #txcss2025 . Registration is free for all @TxSocialStudies members and membership is open to all educators everywhere. Join us as @AsianAmEdu shares stories and strategies for a more complete narrative of history
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Melissa Solis retweeted
12 May 2025
**ATTN: TEXAS TEACHERS**
From JUNE 24–27, Humanities Texas will hold a professional development institute in HOUSTON on teaching twentieth-century U.S. literature. #htxedu
Apply now: humanitiestexas.org/educatio…
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24 Apr 2025
Our lineup of breakout presenters is truly fantastic! Come and learn with Region 13 educators, The Bill of Rights Institute, The LBJ Presidential Library and so much more! Looking forward to all the conversations! @region13 @TxSocialStudies
18 Apr 2025
Chet Garner is headed to the Social Studies Summit! 🌎
The Emmy-winning creator of The Daytripper will keynote this year’s event on June 12 in Austin, TX. He will be sharing stories, laughs, and a deep love for Texas history!
Watch the video, then get the full details at esc13.net/events/social-stud…
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Melissa Solis retweeted
9 Apr 2025
Make sure to get those proposals in!! #txcss2025
9 Apr 2025
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#TXCSS is thrilled to announce that @profjeffries will be the keynote speaker for #TXCSS2025!
Don't miss your chance to be part of this year’s conference—submit your presentation proposal today at txcss.net/conference.
🗓️ Deadline: April 15
#VoicesInHistory
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19 Feb 2025
I always look forward to hosting Social Studies teachers to work through how to strategically think about the most effective ways to review for the EOC and Grade 8 STAAR! Check out the details below! @region13 #socialstudies
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22 Nov 2024
It's going to be a great day and I'm so excited to welcome Chet to Region 13. Stay tuned to see who else will be sharing at the Summit! @region13
22 Nov 2024
Join us on June 12th for the ESC Region 13 Annual Social Studies Summit: Think Global, Act Local! Featuring keynote speaker Chet Garner, host of The Daytripper! @ChetTripper
Take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot for $150 (regular price $190) by Dec. 19th! bit.ly/4eH3yQU
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Melissa Solis retweeted
Happy #VeteransDay! Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
Available here: gilderlehrman.org/history-re…
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Melissa Solis retweeted
6 Nov 2024
We’re seeking educators to join the Texas Assessment Educator Committees. Collaborate with educators from across the Lone Star State to help shape the future of Texas assessments.
Apply today: texasassessment.gov/educator…
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2 Nov 2024
Love learning from @MrsC_Will and @scottmpetri ! Practical and cognitively engaging strategies for getting kids to engage with primary sources!
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30 Oct 2024
Social Studies vertical team is sifting through student work at all levels ! Great conversations and plans for the not too far off future! @region13 @MarbleFallsISD @MrsC_Will
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27 Sep 2024
It is always a great day full of practical strategies to get students analyzing, evlauating and writing in Social Studies when the DBQ Project visits Region 13! @region13
17 Sep 2024
Ready to transform your students' critical thinking skills? Unlock the power of Document-Based Questions (DBQs) with our expert-led course and watch your classroom discussions come alive!
esc13.net/events/teaching-wi…
ALT Informative poster titled 'Why Document-Based Questions are Crucial?' featuring bullet points about building literacy and critical thinking in social studies, enhancing command of historical content, and integrating scaffolding to support all students in reading and writing. The background is blue, and there is an image of an open book with glasses and a magnifying glass on top.
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20 Sep 2024
Building Thinking Classrooms is happening in LHISD. Math teachers from K-12 are in for a treat from the Region 13 math specialists! #R13BTC @region13 @R13content @legacyranchhs @colesd2 @StaceyADurham @kerrygain
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17 Sep 2024
This is going to be a great day! Can't wait to dive into protocols and ways to facilitate conversations about social studies topics with students!
26 Aug 2024
It’s election time and to help teachers make the most of this moment's learning opportunities, we're hosting a "Cultivating Civil Discourse and Media Literacy" workshop on Sep. 26, tightly aligned to new 24-25 Social Studies TEKS revisions!
Register: bit.ly/3Xk9dXO
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Melissa Solis retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Honoring the wisdom of Thurgood Marshall this Fourth of July: "Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." 🇺🇸 #FourthofJuly
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