Blake Busbin

Course of Study Administrator for state of Alabama, PhD social studies ed (War Eagle!), promoter of social studies for developing future citizens

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Too many family wedding activities...thank goodness the reception is at a golf course. Scramble time with the boys!

[alex kershaw @kershaw_alex]

Can't locate a single US Navy survivor from the biggest naval battle of all time, which started today: the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Not one. Not one of the legendary 1,700 Tin Can Sailors. Not one from the entire US naval force. All gone.

[Alabama Learning Exchange 🍎 ALEX @TeachwithALEX]

📣 State, regional & district/school specialists: Join ALEX for 30-minute virtual Lunch & Learns!
📅 Nov. 18 | Dec. 16 | Jan. 13
🕦 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
🔗 Details & registration: https://t.co/uWEP67TYK4
#TeachWithALEX #ALSDEedtech

[PBS Teachers @pbsteachers]

Democracy or republic? How does the U.S. fit both definitions? Explore this new resource with your students and trace these ideas back to ancient Athens and Rome, examining how voting rights have expanded throughout American history. https://t.co/h8K0R2MrP2

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

"The well-being of the individual and of human and Christian society is intimately linked with the healthy condition of that community produced by marriage and family” (Gaudium et spes, 47). The Church is well aware of this, as shown by the pastoral concern of the Popes who have succeeded one another since the last Council, right up to the two Synodal Assemblies convened by Pope Francis, which were addressed again in recent days by the Heads of the Eastern Catholic Churches and the Presidents of the Bishops' Conferences. #GeneralAudience

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

"Surprised, Eddie? If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am right now.” -Clark Griswold
It is a beautiful night on the Plains of Auburn #WarEagle

[alex kershaw @kershaw_alex]

The beginning of the end. Today in 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. It seals the fate of the Pacific War. It remains the largest naval battle ever fought. The Allied victory cripples Japan's remaining fleet, splits its supply lines, and paves the way to Tokyo.

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Oak Mountain Grade 6 students diving into the new standards as they apply civic thinking to the Salem Witch Trials. They are referencing the Bill of Rights to see what rights the defendants should have had. #AlabamaHistory #AlabamaAchieves

[CLAS @clasleaders]

Building a safe school starts with strong leadership. ALSDE's School Safety Team shares practical updates, resources, and strategies to strengthen safety and preparedness — Oct 20-22 across Alabama. https://t.co/yzTPu05VCZ

[Eric Mackey @egmackey]

#ALBOE Members approve a Resolution in Recognition of David Michael Martin, Jr., Verbena High School, Chilton County School System, as Alabama's 2026 History Teacher of the Year, State School Board District Three

[National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) @NCSSNetwork]

Planning to coordinate a National History Day competition? Tomorrow's free webinar is for you: https://t.co/hViRrmsolM

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

AHSome performance by the Auburn High cross-country team this morning. Projected to finish 14 in a field of 40 teams, they finished sixth with half of the group setting personal bests. Oldest beat last week's PR by 25 seconds as he went sub-17 for a 16.42 time. #ClawsUp #GoTigers

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Great professional learning taking place this morning. We're categorizing standards on the types of civic education they represent. #AlabamaAchieves #AlabamaHistory

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Hueytown Grade 3 students are diving into the geography of Alabama, including our amazing waterways, with our new standards that expand Alabama coverage across grade levels #AlabamaHistory #AlabamaAchieves

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Bucket list...being asked to write an equivalent of this for the game of Risk #KamchatkaAlaskaAlliance

[TED-Ed @TED_ED]

We've crunched the numbers. Here's how to crush your foes at Monopoly: https://t.co/7BpgXUtCXg

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Yesterday finally brought the first great cross country weather of the season. For the oldest, it also brought a personal best by 15 seconds, a top 20 finish, and a team championship. Looking forward to the second half of the season! #ClawsUp #GoTigers

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Love seeing Semmes Middle School embrace the historical thinking and literacy skills in our new course of study. Grade 6 students are diving into evidence to investigate what happened to the "Lost Colony of Roanoke" #AlabamaHistory #AlabamaAchieves

[Ron Anders @ronanders2020]

Thank you @Dean_Road_Elem for your invitation to discuss citizenship with the 1st grade students. Enthusiasm and lots of questions! Maybe one these students will be the mayor in the future -it’s happened before! @AuburnCityEdu @CityofAuburnAL

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Way to go Woodland Pines Elementary School! Kindergarten-Grade 2 classes spent #ConstitutionDay2026 making classroom constitutions differentiating between rules and rights #AlabamaHistory #AlabamaAchieves

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

Social studies teachers at Central High School-Phenix City jumped right in today for #ConstitutionDay2026 showing how our teachers go all out for their students #AlabamaHistory #AlabamaAchieves