
APS Social Studies
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Official Twitter account for the Arlington Public Schools. We instill a love of learning & prepare students to be productive global citizens.
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If youâre at @vasocialstudies, come stop by the Sphere Education Initiative booth or one of our session today!


Virginia educators, register for the GeoExplorer Teacher Institute. Participants will earn PD points and a $200 stipend. Ensure that prior to attending the institute, your division is subscribed to An Atlas of Virginia with Virginia Geographic. tinyurl.com/3br73d5s



Our 1st grade team using Project Zero LAST Protocol to analyze student work. Arlington Public Schools APS Professional Learning



I had an inspiring visit to APSGunston! It was great to see Spanish immersion in action, observe the Mental Health Collaborative Learning Team (CLT), and meet one of Gunstonâs future leaders, Jamie. Thank you to Principal @CRJEducation for showing me around! #APSisAwesome

Join us for an upcoming National Council for History Education webinar! đ : Monday, Sept. 9th â°: 7:30 p.m. EST The First Continental Congress Explore the significance of the First Continental Congress with Dr. Joanne Freeman (@jbf1755 on lots oâ platforms) from Yale University. Register here: ncheteach.org/blog/webinar/f⊠#historymatters Virginia Geographic


It's a busy day of learning at Kenmore MS! I visited Dr. Jâs 7th grade math class and Mr. Paprellaâs social studies class, where students were learning about civics. It was also fun to take a photo with a group of 7th graders. #APSisAwesome #OneTeamOneAPS


Many teachers are returning to the classroom from a summer break that included professional learning, bringing new strategies and knowledge about the world, For Jennifer Burgin NBCT her learning took her to the Peruvian Amazon (scholarship Virginia Geographic ) apsva.us/post/aps-teachâŠ


Co-teaching w/World Geo will set students up for research success this year and beyond. Emphasis on navigating databases & utilizing multiple sources for information. Bryan Boykin APS Library Services Williamsburg MS PTA APS Social Studies APS School Board #wmsresearches


đą Community college & minority-serving institution faculty: American Center for Mongolian Studies & CAORC are offering a fully-funded seminar in Mongolia! đ Explore the impact of climate change on public health in both urban & rural areas. #ClimateChange #PublicHealth caorc.org/faculty-develoâŠ

This week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! Arlington Public Schools celebrates the contributions of Latino Americans, with 1 in 3 APS students identifying as Hispanic/Latino. Watch this video as I share why this month is so meaningful. #APSisAwesome #APSHHM #OneTeamOneAPS

It's #NationalVoterRegistrationDay APS students have an opportunity to register to vote this week w/ help from LWV Arlington & Alexandria City (VA) Register if 18 by Election Day (11/5) younger students can "pre-register" at age 16 #arlingtonvotes #voteready more info - vote411.org


Barcroft students sing Happy Birthday to American Civil Rights activist, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, who is Barcroft Library Volunteer. âŠArlington Public Schoolsâ© âŠAPS Library Servicesâ© âŠBarcroftEaglesâ©

Civics students learning about misrepresentation & manipulation & practicing gathering evidence online to support their conclusions. Overheard as they research: debate about reliable websites. Bryan Boykin Williamsburg MS PTA APS Library Services APS School Board Mr. Klink (He/Him) APS Social Studies


Gunston families! Donât miss la Fiesta de la Herencia Hispana this Thursday, October 17th, from 6-8pm. Dances, flag parade, and flavors from all over Latin America. Bring a dish to share! Sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4DA4AC⊠See you there! youtube.com/watch?v=R_wHpt⊠Arlington Public Schools


Fredy Hernandez talks about his Heritage Kenmore Middle PTSA #coastguard Arlington Public Schools celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

