Looking for a Grade 7 Social Studies teacher: drive.google.com/file/d/1mq0L...

Re: DNI Gabbard’s testimony being refuted by POTUS during Iran ramp-up, does this speak more to Trump relying on Netanyahu for strategic intelligence than US intel community? Or Gabbard holding back from Congress?

Tonight felt like a good night to watch Last of the Mohicans with my daughter. I forgot how much I loved this movie.

Just started this gem of a narrative this afternoon. Quick reading; not too technical. Great background for my Founding Forward seminar in July.

Beautiful morning of exploration along the Hudson River.

Flying into Newark next week for a multi-day seminar on immigration at Ellis Island. Looking for recommendations for food/beverages in the area on a teacher’s budget.

May 13, 1846: Congress declares war against Mexico; teachingamericanhistory.org/blog/the-mex... #UShistory #sschat

5/13/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ_S...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

5/12/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Negx...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Managed to visit & tour Gettysburg this afternoon between the massive thunderstorms. The skies parted for our visit. Excellent start to our 8th grade trip!

Departure to Gettysburg tomorrow morning with our 8th grade students. Excited to begin our annual adventure to DC.

America doesn’t throw military parades for sitting president’s birthday celebrations; forget cost… focus on the meaning. Citizens should demean themselves to principles of our fundamental texts of our self-government rather than leaders that rule in our name. In the United States, the law is king.

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Only way that GOP members of Congress will hold him accountable is when their reelection is in doubt; due to substantial gerrymandering, number of toss-up or vulnerable seats is significantly reduced. This won’t “feel” like a Nixon wave of GOP revolts. You have to talk about this w/ your neighbors.

5/02/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmcD...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

5/01/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PAb...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/30/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=eln5...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Whoa... but yes, that's why I caved and watched the film. On a side note, it's pretty good. As a former Catholic, I was impressed.

Olmsted Falls Schools superintendent calls state voucher program ‘welfare for the wealthy’ "Residents are paying local taxes that not only don’t benefit the community but, due to the decrease in public school funding, will lead to district having to seek new money." www.cleveland.com/community/20...

Our 8th Grade Students Depart for Gettysburg, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia next Monday morning. Here is a link tree of their in-class presentations (slides & video): docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat

4/22/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFel...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Not to state the obvious, but none of them were sent to a terrorist prison in El Salvador. They all had lawyers, indictment by grand jury, a trial or a guilty plea where a judge ensured it was knowing & voluntary & access to an appeals process. In other words, all the hallmarks of due process.

4/21/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNP...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Plain Dealer Editorial: Sham property tax reform on the backs of school districts is no reform at all The Senate needs to block this short-sighted gimmick, even as legislators fail to make reforms to Ohio’s still-unconstitutional approach to school funding. www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Ummm... I'm advocating for due process for ALL American citizens and residents of the United States. I mean, it's an essential element of the US Constitution that is deeply rooted in English constitutionalism (as early as the Magna Carta in 1215).

4/17/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXj_...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/16/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xoj...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/15/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkF4...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Voucher funding could cost Ohio $1 billion. Critics say the program is unconstitutional and draining funds from districts that serve all students, not just those accepted into private schools. by Erin Glynn, Donovan Hunt, Amy L. Knapp, Jennifer Pignolet www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

4/11/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTPg...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

Yesterday, the Ohio House passed a state budget that completely eliminates the bipartisan, carefully vetted Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) that was in the process of being phased in. The budget now moves to the Ohio Senate. 🧵

Looking for PD opportunities this summer? I'm helping host this TAH 1-day seminar over Civil Rights on June 18th at Fort Ancient in Oregonia, Ohio. Details below: go.teachingamericanhistory.org/l/556702/202... #UShistory #sschat #Education

4/10/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gha_...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

She clearly hasn't made it to the portion of the course that explains post-WWII industrialization.

history, what is it?

Opinion: Fair school funding must be Ohio’s priority Ohioans must step up to ensure that all children have access to the same educational resources that are available in affluent districts. by Susan Tave Zelman www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

thevwindependent.com/news/2025/04... #Ohio #Education

It took President Andrew Jackson crashing the economy for Congress to reassert its powers under the US Constitution and stand up to an overbearing executive. Panic of 1837 not only doomed the administration of Van Buren, but it seriously affected the US economy for years. Who will be our "Whigs?"

Even if tariffs worked, who would they work *for*? I explained why America moved away from tariffs in a new YouTube video: McKinley Tariffs Made the Rich Richer youtu.be/aQf3Uv8qYyc

Increased voucher subsidization leads to an overall drain of available public resources for our communities (especially for our public schools). This will lead to local districts having to DO MORE with FEWER resources, OR forcing local districts to approach voters with more levies.

Gov. DeWine should be spending his time focused on how to fairly & equitably fund public education. Cell phones are a problem, but can be addressed by local boards of education & school officials. What cannot be addressed locally is the abandonment of public education by the OH General Assembly.

"Wear Red for Ed" on Friday, April 11th! Please join Van Wert County educators & administrators in wearing red in support of fair & equitable funding for public education across State of Ohio. Additionally, we would like to encourage you to call/email your state legislators! @oftunion.bsky.social

4/9/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGFR...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/8/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH1v...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/7/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9aa...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/4/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=_asI...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/3/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LVf...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/2/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnAB...) Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

4/1/2025: The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGKp... Reading Comprehension Activity: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #UShistory #sschat @diffitapp.bsky.social @periodicprez.bsky.social

President Donald Trump issued a massive anti-voting executive order that sent lawmakers, election officials and voting rights advocates into a frenzy. And one provision looks like a bid to advance a goal that for years has been a borderline obsession for Trump: cracking down on voting by mail.