David Olson

The end of the school year is a perfect time for self-directed learning. Browse these Retro Report short videos, each accompanied by a lesson with a project that your students can work on between now and the end of the school year. Learn more: retroreport.org/articles/finis…

Did you see two of our RR advisor superstars on @cspanwj this weekend? Go @MrW_THS and Kevin Jackson! @CSPANClassroom 👏

Go watch two outstanding educators and humans!

Are you looking for resources on the 2000s to review with your students at the end of the school year? Use this short video and lesson plan to teach your students how the controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election led to sweeping voting reforms and opened the door to a new set of problems that continue to affect elections today. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/bush-v-g…

Using this @RetroReport not only sparked good discussion, but led to students voicing ideas for recycling at school. Get your free account and access to more of these resources at sparklp.co/6c55701c/ @CoachWally15

UPDATED RESOURCES: Our Teaching with Primary Sources collection has been updated. You can now access 40 films that fit seamlessly into U.S. History and Civics courses. Each short film is accompanied by a primary source pack and scaffolded writing outlines to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/tps…

UPDATED RESOURCES: Our Teaching with Primary Sources collection has been updated. You can access 40 films that fit seamlessly into U.S. History and Civics courses. Each short film is accompanied by a primary source pack and scaffolded writing outlines to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Learn more: retroreport.org/collection/tps…

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NEW INTERACTIVE TOOL: Calling all #socialstudies teachers! Have your students explore key events, foreign policy decisions & moments of resistance that defined the Cold War through this free Retro Report interactive timeline: retroreport.org/subjects/world…

Using @TeachingLC Observe/Reflect/Question technique to analyze the 4 quadrants of a political cartoon at the @RetroReport PD hosted by the @WWIImuseum.

NEW INTERACTIVE TOOL: This timeline spans nearly five decades of geopolitical rivalry, nuclear brinkmanship and global conflicts, tracing the tumultuous period from the post-World War II era through the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Have your students explore key events, foreign policy decisions and moments of resistance that defined the Cold War, drawing on Retro Report documentaries, archival materials and primary sources to bring the period to life. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/world…

Calling all #socialstudies teachers! Have your students explore key events, foreign policy decisions and moments of resistance that defined the Cold War through this free @RetroReport interactive timeline. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/world…

#Teachers, are you exploring freedom of speech and freedom of the press with your students? In a new short video, examine an incident in East Berlin during the Cold War when the arrests of young activists led to protests: retroreport.org/topics/cold-wa…

Go check out this excellent @Chalkbeat article about Sal Khan's reflections on AI tools in the classroom. The underlined statement really stood out to me. It is *essential* to listen to educators about how ed tech tools actually work (or don't)! chalkbeat.org/2026/04/09/sal…

🌎 Earth Day is just around the corner- learn about some free and valuable resources for your classroom. @RetroReport Teaching the Environmental Story: Earth Day Resources from Retro Report and CGEE retroreport.org/listings/event…

NEW INTERACTIVE TOOL: This timeline spans nearly five decades of geopolitical rivalry, nuclear brinkmanship and global conflicts, tracing the tumultuous period from the post-World War II era through the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Have your students explore key events, foreign policy decisions and moments of resistance that defined the Cold War, drawing on Retro Report documentaries, archival materials and primary sources to bring the period to life. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/world…

Social studies people!!! @jenmorganwi and I would like to invite you to present at the @NCSSNetwork annual virtual conference! We have some fantastic keynotes in the @Sept11Memorial , @RetroReport and Denver Brunsman! Also rumor is another special guest will join us…

Calling all Philadelphia-based educators! Join Retro Report and @easternstate for a screening and discussion on civil rights next week. Watch #freejoanlittle, which had its world premiere at @DOCNYCfest, and hear from the film’s director and producer, @redrubes14, who will discuss the legacies of Rosa Parks and Joan Little. Plus, learn how to access free, related classroom resources. R.S.V.P. today: bit.ly/RR-events

#Teachers, are you looking for review resources ahead of #AP exams? Browse Retro Report's most popular resources for AP courses today: retroreport.org/articles/ap-re…

We are excited to welcome Nathan McAlister (@NHTOYMc) to Retro Report's education team! Nathan will serve as our new Education Manager for Professional Development and Outreach. Nathan taught middle and high school social studies for 24 years, and recently served as the Humanities Program Manager for the @ksdehq. Please join us in giving Nate a warm welcome!