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Thinking Nation @Thinking_Nation

Our mission is to cultivate thinking citizens by shifting the paradigm of social studies education.

Joined March 2020
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Thinking Nation@Thinking_Nation
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Apr 20
The Semiquincentennial presents us with the opportunity to prepare future generations for civic engagement. For @Thinking_Nation Exec. Dir. @zacharyfcote, we should build civic momentum to commemorate America250 & commence America250 . More in @fulcrum_us: hubs.la/Q04cy-010

Commemorate America250, Commence America250

2026 is here. We are less than one hundred days from Independence Day, the apex of our yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Still, we will miss the purpose of this moment if we don’t...

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26 Dec 2025
For @Thinking_Nation Executive Director @zacharyfcote, we must rethink how we evaluate and assess students' knowledge of history. A revised framing will move students towards becoming critical thinkers and informed citizens. hubs.la/Q03YDZ4k0

For the Sake of Democracy, We Need to Rethink How We Assess History in Schools

“Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution?"Right to public educationRight to health careRight to trial by a juryRight to voteThe above...

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If we work collectively, we can build a history education for students that strengthens the future of democracy. Consider signing the pledge: A New Minimum Standard for History Education where thinking is the minimum. thinkingnation.org/new-minim…

New Minimum Standard Pledge

Sign the pledge to commit to a new minimum standard in history education, where thinking is the minimum.

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Education Week Opinion@EdWeekOpinion
19 Jul 2025
Here’s what should be incorporated into a patriotic history education. #EWOpinion #K12 edweek.org/teaching-learning…

Patriotic History Education Doesn’t Mean Ignoring Our Country’s Troubled Past (Opinion)

History educators must reevaluate how to teach the subject to empower students to sit with historical tensions.

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Zachary Cote@zacharyfcote
12 Dec 2025
If we want to strengthen our constitutional democracy, We need to change the way we assess history in schools. My latest: thefulcrum.us/education/reth…

For the Sake of Democracy, We Need to Rethink How We Assess History in Schools

“Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution?"Right to public educationRight to health careRight to trial by a juryRight to voteThe above...

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Our executive director, @zacharyfcote on how #historicalthinking cultivates citizens. #CivXNow
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1 Oct 2025
“When we learn how to wrestle with the nuances and complexity of history, we learn how to wrestle with the complexity of our present life,” - Zachary Cote in an interview for the #NASBEStandard on civics-ready students. nasbe.org/interview-with-zac…
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From Pieces to People:
Together, We’re Building History for America’s 250. A $50 gift supports a full class of 25 students through our Historical Thinking Skills Cubles—bringing meaningful learning to classrooms nationwide. thinkingnation.org/givingtue… #GivingTuesday2025

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Support Thinking Nation in empowering students and transforming social studies education to enhance democracy through engagement, critical thinking, and innovative curricula. Your donation makes a...

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We’re proud to share our 2024–2025 Impact Report, showcasing how more than 35,000 students engaged in meaningful historical thinking and civic learning through Thinking Nation. Students grew as thinkers. thinkingnation.org/blog  #ThinkingNation #ImpactReport #CivicsEducation
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Mark your calendars: Giving Tuesday is November 26! Your $50 donation gives a class access to an interactive lesson plan featuring Cubles models of like Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and the Statue of Liberty #GivingTuesday
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Something big is coming this #GivingTuesday 👀 This year, we’re inviting you to help us build a nation of thinkers. 💭 Stay tuned for ‼️December 2nd‼️we can’t wait to show you how you can make history with us. 🧠✨ #ThinkingNation #GivingTuesday #HistoryEducation #CivicLearning
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From October 31–November 2, our team is presenting at TXCSS sharing strategies to help teachers bring historical thinking to life. If you’re attending, stop by our sessions and say hello—we’d love to connect! #ThinkingNation #HistoricalThinking #EducationConference #TXCSS2025
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At Thinking Nation, we’re committed to building critical thinkers and supporting teachers with purposeful technology. Ready to see how Thinking Nation can transform your classroom? Visit thinkingnation.org #ThinkingNation #StudentSuccess #CriticalThinking #SocialStudies
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We’re honored to join the 21st Annual Constitution Day Mini-Conference this Saturday, September 6th, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library! 🇺🇸 We’re grateful to collaborate with so many partners committed to civic education — and we hope to see many of you there!
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Back to School. Forward with Purpose. A new year means new opportunities to empower students to think critically, write with clarity, and understand the world, historically. At TN, we help schools make history the foundation of literacy, civic thinking, and student growth.
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It’s more than just getting through the first week. It’s about teaching the next generation tools for thinking and questioning. We’re here to equip you with tools that connect history to literacy—and purpose to practice. 🔗 Explore our free resources: thinkingnation.org

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