Bre Wilton

95 years ago today, a King was born. He was a dreamer…and so much more. A defender of those being oppressed and a challenger of oppressors. A student of the human condition and a strategist for humane change. A teacher, a thinker, a truth teller. King. #MLKDay #MLK95 #MLK

If you’ve been wondering, “should I play the Stock Market Game” with my economics classes?”

Secondary teachers: here is a resource for using inquiry based learning and incorporating student led action. The examples for lessons and project ideas may have you rethinking how to teach good citizenship. beacitizen.org/resources

How can we continue to cultivate students' natural curiosity in the classroom? 🤔 Question formulation is an essential lifelong skill, but it’s rarely taught in schools. Inquiry-based learning helps students develop this important skill while also sparking curiosity. 🔍

Teachers, want to incorporate the use of primary sources, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this National Archives site—it offers sample worksheets of a variety of documents for younger and older students. archives.gov/education/less…

Fun fact: In 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the world’s first federally designated national park.

Do you recognize the woman photographed w/ President Gerald Ford in the Oval Office? What if we told you she was once the most famous child actress in America? Image: @USNatArchives

Who all went to Administrator's Days, NDE day yesterday in Kearney? What was your favorite thing about it? #NCSAADMIN23 #NDEDay

Well, this is pretty cool.

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

@NDE_ACCRED Continued well wishes for the amazing job you're doing. I see you!

The time has officially come to say goodbye. Thank you all for helping me to grow social studies in Nebraska. I will never forget your kindness, graciousness, and the overall joy of social studies you have shared with me. Until we meet again. #OTD #Nebraska

@NDE_WorldLang I'll miss you more!

@MarkKotik Ha! I have a nice cup of hot and black coffee in front of me as we speak. It keeps me going. That and Diet Coke! LOL! Thank you!

@NDE_SS Thank you! Above else be sure to keep your coffee hot and black :) Good luck in your new adventure.

@OPS_MrPierson @ProfJWags 😂😂😂 I'm weighing the opportunity cost of being on Twitter right now!

@NDE_News Thank you! NDE has done and is doing some amazing things and the world deserves to know about them all!

@NDE_SS Definitely going to miss your outstanding social media support. Best to you in your next adventure.

@lbroady Man. I am glad that Twitter only gives me a few characters on this platform because I could write paragraphs about what you (and your family) mean to me. Thank you for everything from the very bottom of my heart.

@NDE_SS So grateful for your leadership and friendship.

@kimksnyder And thank you for all that you continue to do!

@NDE_SS Thanks for all you did for SS in Ne, Ebony!!!

@jendavies1030 Thank you! The next adventure is Iowa, lol! We shall see what it has to offer!

@NDE_SS Good luck with whatever your next adventure is!! You will be amazing!

@MisterJinOMA Haha! Thank you! That was something that I prided myself on. Hopefully, we can find someone to carry it on in the future.

@NDE_SS Thank you for all you’ve done for social studies in Nebraska. I’ll miss your #OTD (& my students).

@mathiasecon Thank you. I'm definitely going to miss it here as well.

@NDE_SS You made Social Studies better for Nebraska students and teachers. You will be missed.