Debra Thoreson

Wife, mother of a twelve-year old, English 3 & AP teacher, Key Club Advisor
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[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport is not just for social studies anymore! ELA, Science, and media literacy videos and lessons are available, too!

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Are you new to Retro Report? Create your free account on Retro Report's website today to access 300+ free videos, hundreds of lesson plans, an exclusive education newsletter, and webinars. Register here: https://t.co/7Li8XxK7cT

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This week in 2023, @BuffaloBills safety @HamlinIsland was released from the hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field.

Teach your students about how growing concerns around high-impact injuries are changing sports with this short video: https://t.co/Me6sl7Zhng

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📺 #Teachers, do you teach your students about media literacy and how to identify reputable news sources online?

Browse our curriculum-aligned subject page today, which explores topics such as fact-checking and misinformation/disinformation: https://t.co/mAWwNxvW0g

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I'll be hosting a GPTZero webinar tomorrow (Saturday, 1/10/26) at 1:00 pm Central time to introduce teachers to a tool to help you detect AI use. If you would like to attend, please send me a message so I can share a link!

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#ThankATeacher. thank you Truity!

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#truitylovesteacher #ThankATeacher #TeachersLoveTruity. Thank you, Truity, for the gift for the beginning of the school year!

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

And this is why bills should be concise and individual. There are often "little" things tucked into the unread portions of bills that will be missed if the electors aren't paying attention.

[M Smith @smithms421]

@KTULNews You left out a few important items.

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@teacher2teacher The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haight explores why our society has so much anxiety. It's a must-read for everyone.

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport has great, short videos that cover some tough topics. It's great for anyone interested in history, social studies teachers, ELA teachers, and anyone else who wants to know more. It's free, but you have to sign up. Here's my referal link: https://t.co/jkyxtY0jB0

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Are you new to Retro Report? Create your free account on our website today to access free, classroom-ready resources to use alongside our short docs, a weekly education newsletter, professional development opportunities and more. Register: https://t.co/7Li8XxK7cT

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@retroreport even has videos and lesson plans for AP classes. Need to study? Want resources to teach? Check out my referral link: https://t.co/jkyxtY0jB0

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#Teachers, are you looking for free #AP review resources?

For free short videos, lesson plans and student activities, browse our AP Collection today. Find resources on subjects such as #APUSH, #APGOV, and more. Register to access: https://t.co/i3g6cvYFhi

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

I love that @RetroReport finds money to pay teachers for their time! The topics they introduce are worthwhile on their own, but it's easier to justify taking family time when there is also $ at stake!

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REMINDER: Part two of our webinar on Contemporary Indigenous Histories is TONIGHT! Tune in from 7-8:30 p.m. ET to learn from scholars and explore free classroom resources. https://t.co/OHmWTLz9pm

*You must attend both nights of this PD to receive the $75 stipend.

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Thank you @RetroReport and #libraryofcongress for a 2-day workshop over using primary resources! Great information and excellent guests!

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport If you have both English and Spanish speakers in your classroom, you can cover material in both languages! @RetroReport is making it easy!

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

There are lots of great opportunities to keep up with changes and learn about new educational tools with @RetroReport !

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#Teachers, visit our website today to learn about upcoming events, webinars and professional development opportunities. https://t.co/0bjsCMf9FW.

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport has a lot of valuable resources for social studies, humanities, and ELA classrooms. Here is a link to my personal invitation to join their newsletter: https://t.co/jkyxtY0Rqy

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

#teachers @RetroReport has a great video to walk through Conspiracy Theories with your students: https://t.co/f00x6ZkOHa (Or just for fun!)

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport has excellent videos that can fill those gaps at the end of the semester where you have some time left to fill but don't have time to begin another full unit.

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#Teachers, have you seen our Cold War in Latin America Interactive Map? Have your students explore this popular tool to examine key Cold War events throughout Latin America across four decades. https://t.co/9TA0J2bCIb

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When things get tough, stop. Then remind yourself “this is whack because…” #HoanDo #tokeyclub

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport Sure!

[Debra Thoreson @djthoreson]

@RetroReport has amazing educational resources free to anyone. They break down a lot of complex issues to the basic components.

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Learn why our Cold War in Latin America interactive map is a favorite among #teachers. Explore the tool today: https://t.co/9TA0J2bCIb