Rebecca Smart, M.Ed.

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the phrase “keep the ball rolling”? In a new video, we explore the origin of this common phrase, which dates to the 1840 presidential campaigns of William Henry Harrison and Martin Van Buren. retroreport.org/video/charm-of…

@periodicprez This is GREAT!!

O say, have you seen our History Geek’s Guide to the Star-Spangled Banner? Let’s give one away! #OTD 210 years ago, Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics. Interact for a chance to win one poster. Ends Sunday, Sept. 15 at 5 pm CDT

Retro Report is looking for students from across the country to share their perspectives as civically-engaged citizens. #Teachers, ask your students to create a written or video essay for the #CivicEngagementChallenge TODAY! See rules and regulations: bit.ly/civicengagemen…

Shoutout to our Varsity ⭐️Players of the Week⭐️ against Wagner. Congratulations boys! #txhsfb #tigers #tpd

Teachers! Need a 9/11 lesson for Wednesday? Check out @RetroReport 's materials, including plug-and-play videos and processing activities. This Emmy-winning organization has hit it out of the park once again! retroreport.org/collection/tea…

@CoachDKendrick Dave I was just thinking about you today!!! So glad to hear you’re ok, and heartbroken for your community 💔

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on me. I live in the Apalachee district, 5 minutes from the school. I was teaching at my school in the neighboring county when I got the news. I am heartbroken for the students and staff that they had to experience this loss.

1/ New Video: Are your students preparing for a classroom discussion? Show this short video, published with @pbsteachers, to model civil discourse. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/civics-s…

Calling all #civics teachers: Are your students learning about limited government and popular sovereignty? This skills-based video for @pbsteachers shows how one teacher set up a “candy bar hearing” to help his students understand these themes. retroreport.org/video/civics-s…

It's finally here! @RetroReport's FREE tools for building essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking, and respectful communications that have value far beyond the classroom. Check it out today! retroreport.org/collection/cit…

College freshmen- Before you leave for your 1st year, please remember to request your mail-in ballot. Wishing you the best in your next chapter of life.

@TheJacksonMills @JerhemeUrban83 @TUFootballTX @CoachQ_Carter @CoachGZimmerman @delossae17 @CoachNKelly_ AMAZING and SO DESERVED!!! Congratulations!!!!

After a great conversation with @JerhemeUrban83, I’m blessed to have received an offer from @TUFootballTX. Thank you @CoachQ_Carter for the hospitality!

DSISD has named three individuals to head coaching positions at Dripping Springs High School. Congratulations to Kayla Roper (Dance), David Biagini (Golf) and Carly Norment (Tennis) on their new appointments! #iamDSISD District News: dsisdtx.us/article/1668567

Working with teachers from @escregion6 as we explore the rule of law and three branches of government. #TexasLRE

Some personal news… 🥹 humanitiestexas.org/news/articles/…

@teachergoals only if we're willing and able to show kids how to use them productively

@Rickyprep @dshs_xc @statesman @DSISD FRED!!!!!

Our @statesman Face off the Field is the great @DSISD Dripping Springs distance runner Lucy Fredenburg statesman.com/story/sports/h… #UIL #centexpreps

We are thrilled to introduce our 2024 Council of Educators! These talented teachers from around the country will help us respond to educators’ needs and uplift teachers’ voices. Get to know this year’s cohort on our website today: retroreport.org/education/coun…

@Beckyteach87 @RetroReport I’m excited to meet and work with you!

Very excited to announce that I was selected to the Council of Educators! So excited to join this great organization! @RetroReport