First we were supposed to overlook Nazi salutes and now swastikas and nooses are only potentially divisive? As someone who studied the Holocaust in Europe and the horrific lynchings here in the US, I am appalled and I assure you that these are symbols of hate. What are we doing?

I appreciate the article and understand why they are trying to quantify the value of libraries but their value and service to humanity is really priceless. Support your public library!

If you have a history lover in your life, they are busy the next two hours on a date w Ken Burns #HATM

The Bill of Rights is for the people. The “people” or “persons” are mentioned throughout, not just citizens. I urge you to read the rights of the people in Amendment 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and ask yourself if we are upholding our Constitution?

If you have not had a chance to early vote, please make a plan to vote tomorrow! Local and state level races are important! All your former Social Studies teachers and current Social Studies friends are cheering you on to vote!

Words fail me so I will continue taking action inspired by upstanders, past and present. Grateful to the author, a former student, for clear reporting.

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Just watched a video in which someone talked about Covid making people histamine intolerant but the subtitles rendered it as "history intolerant" and honestly that seems to fit better.

Today in middle school: a live snake slithering on the floor at lunch in the cafeteria. You can imagine…

Torn Paper Maps Geography Review: Georgia’s place in the world So much fun! No tools, tearing paper only…

Started school more than two weeks ago and just getting these photos posted now. 😬 It’s been a whirlwind—new school, new state, new subject, new schedule, new students. Enjoying my students and grateful to be near family…and missing Kansas🌻 Wishing the very best school year to all!

You kan not run educacioun lyke a businesse. A businesse ys ther to make a profit. Educacioun ys ther to make the future.

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Quick trip on a rather warm day to Etowah Mounds near Cartersville, GA. Super interesting Indigenous site along the Etowah River and offers nature trails.

You should join the #HATM crew for this wild ride in about an hour!

🎞️ Scanning microfiche by day. 🌞 Streaming archive treasures by night.🌛 We’re live-scanning Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–midnight PT / GMT+8. After hours, our #livestream features a rotating reel of video from the collections of the #InternetArchive. Watch anytime ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/aPg2V5R...

Field trip to the Eisenhower farm where they retired and lived the rest of their lives at Gettysburg. It’s now a National Park Historic Site complete with Ike’s personal putting green.

Hearing from the amazing Peniel Joseph and Kermit Roosevelt III (great great grandson of Teddy) during Gilder Lehrman Book Talks at Gettysburg College

So grateful that my cousin, who is a Gettysburg Battle guide, took me throughout the Battlefield and then up Little Round Top at sunset last night. I learned so much to add to Bayonets! to share with my students this year.

Listening to Michael Neiberg. David Blight spoke to us last night 👀

Off on another teacher institute to Gettysburg College with Gilder Lehrman! So excited to be here in Gettysburg, PA! Btw: Gettysburg College are called the Bullets, of course.

Just realized I have not been posting my books. I’m still reading…mostly audiobooks in my car, in my moving truck, whilst setting up my new classroom, on my workout, etc. Finished American Duchess about the fascinating life of Consuelo Vanderbilt & includes her mother Alva Belmont. #Bookish

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Absolutely incredible graphic from 1880 tracing the history of political parties in the United States.

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Looking for peace and light in nature with cat companions and a literary damselfly. Hope you find some beauty and serenity today.

I am resolute. I am a new resident and voter in the swing state of Georgia. I’ve already been a regular caller to my new Congressmen and will continue. I pay close attention and I know the Constitution. I will be making good trouble any chance I get and I vote in every election. Every election.

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🏛️ There’s still time to register for next month’s Summer Leadership Institute in #KansasCity! Join fellow educators and thought leaders for invigorating sessions focused on joy, hope, and democracy. ➡️ Learn more: hubs.li/Q03tDPs70 #edusky

A favorite! Join in tonight in about 15 mins! #HATM

Our Summer Learning Institute with Georgia Council for the Social Studies (GCSS) and A Plus Tours, LLC visited the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, GA. This museum’s exhibits are stunning and it’s free to tour! I only made it through about half of it so I will definitely be going back!

A short video about Juneteenth:

Plains, GA did not disappoint on this Summer Learning Institute adventure! A tiny town proud of raising up a President and First Lady. And try the peanut butter ice cream! 🍦 Georgia Council for the Social Studies (GCSS) A Plus Tours, LLC

Georgia Council for the Social Studies (GCSS) Summer Learning Institute visited Plains High School from which Jimmy and Roslyn Carter graduated, now preserved as a National Park Service site. We heard from President Carter’s niece who shared some touching and lesser known stories.

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True to form, I’m already on a Summer Learning Institute with Georgia Council for the Social Studies (GCSS) starting at Andersonville Civil War Prisoner of War Camp and then on the bus to Plains, GA. Soaking up so much history

I am so very grateful for the 20 years I had in KC/Kansas. So many friends who feel like family made it very difficult to leave for Georgia this week. I’m so humbled and thankful for each and every one of you. 🥹 Much love, your favorite #MidwestExpat

Seen in ATL. Heartily agree! @hcrichardson.bsky.social

But where is the thinking and doing and learning part of education? This is like sending your calculator to class for you. You’re going to pay tuition for your calculator and you graduate with zero firing synapses, heaps of debt, and a dead soul.

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Coming up in about an hour! #HATM

Checked out of my school for the last time after 20 years. Lots of emotions as I cleaned out room 223 and headed home to organize for my move to a new state and a new classroom in about a week.

👀 They claim multilingual learners are not participating in sports so should not be counted in school population. Instead, maybe they should be asking themselves why are they not included in sports? And how to help them find belonging in school and on the field?