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Laura McFarren

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MS history teacher / iCivicsEdNet / KSDE Teacher Leader / National Constitution Center TAC / RetroReport Ambassador / 🏀coach || Jesus is my #1

Wichita, KS
Joined June 2013
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@lauramcfarren
Laura McFarren
1 year
If you’re cruising over to the BlueSkies, look me up! I’m not leaving Twitter just yet…. But happy to connect over there if you are heading that direction!
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@RetroReport
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2026 Retro Report Teacher Advisor Teams: Are you interested in becoming a Retro Report teacher advisor next year? Become a Teacher Ambassador or member of our Council of Educators to receive exclusive perks, such as stipends and SWAG. Learn more and apply today:
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Laura McFarren
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I agree!!!! I loved my time at @TJMonticello !!
@historyherway
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Do yourself a favor and apply for @TeachMonticello Teacher Institute. It was one of the BEST PD experiences I've ever had! #edchat #sschat
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Laura McFarren
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Hey @SedgwickCounty - I'm disappointed to open my advanced ballot and not find an "I Voted" sticker. Voting ahead still counts, even in local elections. Please send the sticker next time. I love wearing it to show my students! #thanks #VotingMatters #Election2025
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@LadyFalconBB
Lady Falcon Hoops
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It’s game day! Let’s go Lady Falcons! @DNMSFalcons
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@BerniceKing
Be A King
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Introducing…#TheKingCenter’s 2026 King Holiday Observance Theme and Signature Image Each year, we at @TheKingCenter carefully select a theme for King Holiday Observance and the calendar year — a theme that reflects the enduring work of my parents, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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@glennw98
Glenn Wiebe 🇺🇦
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Starting to get organized for #txcss2025 trip! Excited to share #FIELDGuide Hike goodness (Fri 1:10), eat some BBQ, get smarter, & meet some amazing teachers! #sschat #socialstudies @ESSDACK @madisonteacher
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@lauramcfarren
Laura McFarren
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Trying to hit my goal of 100 referrals for @RetroReport ! Teachers, are you using this incredible resource packed with video primary sources? They are constantly adding new content! And while everything is free, they do request a log-in! Join today! https://t.co/xD4y47y0Dh
retroreport.org
We’re an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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@RetroReport
Retro Report
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How do you spark engaging conversations in your classroom? Learn how Kevin Jackson, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, has used nearly 20 Retro Report videos in his classroom this year to explore topics such as school prayer and campaign finance law with his AP
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Laura McFarren
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🙌🏽 yup. KS is the best!
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Simon Kuestenmacher
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In the US, would you prefer to live in New York or in Wichita (Kansas)? This chart might make you rethink your answer. Source: https://t.co/hpvnzziKY9
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Simon Kuestenmacher
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In the US, would you prefer to live in New York or in Wichita (Kansas)? This chart might make you rethink your answer. Source: https://t.co/hpvnzziKY9
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@RetroReport
Retro Report
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Do you teach your students about contemporary #Indigenous history? Check out our full collection today, which includes short videos, a webinar, an interactive map and more: https://t.co/sMAozi6KTc #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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retroreport.org
Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
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Laura McFarren
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Hey @CarlAzuz - my kids are deeply invested in whether you do your sign language A and Z at the end of the episode. When you don’t do it, they are undone.
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@CarlAzuz
Carl Azuz
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Yeah! He’s got a new show now, though— https://t.co/b3QMOwHq6G
worldatoz.org
Free, 9-minute daily news for students — hosted by Carl Azuz. Classroom-ready, fact-checked, and built to spark critical thinking and discussion.
@BOOMNDZOOM
Saints WRLD⚜️
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Did anyone else used to watch CNN Student News with Carl Azuz like 10 years ago?? @CarlAzuz #nostalgia
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@hailey_cuellar
Hailey Cuellar
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@lauramcfarren @swplains @KSDEtchrleaders It was great to have you in Western Kansas!
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Laura McFarren
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Spending time with teachers in Western KS, spreading some social studies love! @swplains @KSDEtchrleaders
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@RetroReport
Retro Report
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@lauramcfarren @BRInstitute We're so glad you got it! Thank you for sharing! đź’›
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Laura McFarren
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Thank you to @BRInstitute and @RetroReport for sending swag for the teachers is Western KS!
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Laura McFarren
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Venturing into western KS to lead professional development tomorrow…. Excited to introduce some new teacher friends to @RetroReport ! Also, no filter or AI was used in this picture. It’s just Western Kansas being Western Kansas.
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@glennw98
Glenn Wiebe 🇺🇦
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Maps! #inquiry! #primarysources! Hands-on materials! Free stuff! Looking forward to learning alongside #txcss2025 teachers in a few weeks at #FIELDGuide session. You're gonna walk away smarter! #sschat @socialstudiestx @madisonteacher @CorwinPress
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@SmithsonianMag
Smithsonian Magazine
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Some say the dish can be traced back to logging camps at the beginning of the 20th century, but others cite chili and cinnamon rolls as a once-essential part of their school lunch programs.
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smithsonianmag.com
Why kids across the western United States came to find the unlikely combination in their school lunches
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