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Look at the take for the top 0.1% (those making above $4.3M/yr).
Then look at the take for the rest of Americans.
This bill is a heist.
Harvard University is offering FREE online classes right now to educate people. Here is a list of those classes. Knowledge is power.
pll.harvard.edu/catalog?pric...
adolescent girls who were exposed to a woman running a viable campaign for a visible office in 2002 were more likely to vote as adults than those who were not; concentrated among those in less political households
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Photo of Cory Booker in a black suit and tie
WASHINGTON (AP) β Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
01.04.2025 23:20 β π 27273 π 4460 π¬ 323 π 689Why is GOP dismantling Dept of Ed?
Because, as Jason Stanley's book says, "Erasing History is How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future."
That is why we must continue to support educators who teach people's history & critical literacy in K-12.
β¬οΈ www.zinnedproject.org/materials/er...
#ChannahonPride does it again, having great representation at the Regional Finals for the National History Bee & National Geography Bee!
2 8th gr, 2 7th gr & a 6th gr qualified for Nationals in History!
1 8th gr, 1 7th gr & 2 6th gr that qualified for Nationals in Geography!
When our kids are under attack, what do we do?
Act up, fight back!
Register your event to protect our kids from attacks on public education.
www.mobilize.us/aft/c/march-...
The entire educational staff at Midewin National Prairie, operated by the United States Forest Service, was recently terminated amid the federal governmentβs cost-saving effort.
21.02.2025 20:48 β π 20 π 8 π¬ 6 π 4Historians have the right to expect that discussion of their work be conducted in a civil mannerβbut that right can be violated by hate speech and online threats. The AHA has developed a guide for historians encountering harassment on social media. ποΈ
20.02.2025 16:07 β π 57 π 22 π¬ 2 π 3Complying with the Trump regime's executive order, PBS deletes LGBTQ history videos. New York City's Education Department has since decided to host the videos on their own website. 1/2
ποΈ π³οΈβπ π πΊοΈ #sschat
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
This is the best explanation of why we should NEVER have school vouchers. Itβs welfare for the rich, while the poor suffers. Theyβre evil. Itβs worth a quick watch, trust me. #novouchers
06.02.2025 20:58 β π 15 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0SHARE THE NEWS
There will be an economic blackout Feb 28 nationwide. This means don't buy ANYTHING unless it's from a small business. Do not use Target, Walmart, or Amazon. Get the word out! We want THEM to see that WE have the power. We will start with 1 day, then 3, then specific companies.
Thereβve been few untouchable owners in Chicago, where passionate fans frequently look for someone to blame when things go wrong, often starting at the top.
But Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey, who died Thursday at age 102, was the exception to the rule, writes Paul Sullivan.
RIP, Virginia McCaskey, one of the kindest, most loving, & thoughtful individuals I've ever had the privilege to meet. You always welcomed my family into yours with open arms. Our hearts are heavy, & our thoughts & prayers are with the entire McCaskey family during this difficult time. ππ½
06.02.2025 18:45 β π 305 π 40 π¬ 7 π 4NCSS President Jennifer Morgan and Interim Executive Director Anton Schulzki have issued a statement on the January 29 Executive Order Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling: hubs.li/Q035dq8Y0
04.02.2025 17:01 β π 35 π 26 π¬ 1 π 7Elon Musk now has access to your Social Security number. The worldβs richest man has gained access to the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the United States.
03.02.2025 02:29 β π 14161 π 5537 π¬ 584 π 477'We did not find indoctrination, politicization, or deliberate classroom malpractice.' Read the report here: Mapping the Landscape of Secondary US History Education | American Historical Association search.app/48zhzEawFLKy... πΊ π°
31.01.2025 14:12 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Timely to reshare these nation-wide findings that there is NOT evidence of indoctrination in K-12 social studies. πΊοΈ #sschat #EduSky
31.01.2025 17:04 β π 21 π 11 π¬ 1 π 1"...They are also better equipped to identify misinformation and navigate the complexities of political discussion. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly and trust in government institutions is waning, these skills are essential to keep America strong."
#edusky #iteachsocialstudies #sschat
"Research shows that robust civic education programs make a vital difference. Students who receive high-quality instruction in social studies are more likely to vote, volunteer, and engage in their communities..."
#edusky #iteachsocialstudies #sschat
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/01/24/a...
Books
The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/culture/books
In todayβs digital world, misinformation spreads faster than ever. π°
How can we help students think critically about what they see online and spot false information? Check out these strategies for educators:
https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/helping-students-spot-misinformation-onlβ¦
The phrase βItβs impossible to fear diversity and to enter the future at the same timeβ -Gene Roddenberry are posted over an orange Star Trek delta on a wall. A hand holds up a to-go coffee cup at the bottom of the photo since this was originally produced by a coffee company for a promotion
Regarding the attacks on βDEIβ
at NASA especially..
A very messy and poorly written quote from Terry Pratchett. "If you trust in yourself...and believe in your dreams...and follow your star...you'll still get beaten by people who spent this time working hard and learning things and weren't too lazy." From the book "Wee Free Men" by Terry Pratchett
Well-written copperplate calligraphy menu in French. Lying on the paper is the steel dip pen used to write the menu. Petite bouchees a la Montglas Saumon du Lac sauce Venitienne Haricort verts a l'anglaise Gateau St. Honore Fruits Petit Fours.
A fountain pen lies on a piece of lined paper. Under it is written in passable cursive, "Happy National Handwriting Day! Enjoy the feel of pen on paper."
Today is National Handwriting Day. Study after study has shown that handwritten notes require your brain to process information before you write it down, and thus retention is significantly better than typed notes.
My handwriting was awful, then I practiced and it got quite good, now it's just ok.
Arwen from Lord of the Rings wearing the Evenstar jewel around her neck.
Dom Toretto holding a pipe and wearing the same jewel.
Many people don't realize that Dom Toretto wears the Evenstar, gifted to him by Frodo Baggins, whom he rescued from an international drug gang operating out of the Gray Havens.
28.12.2024 21:51 β π 213 π 23 π¬ 8 π 1Change in Paris air quality between 2007 and 2023 using visuals
Air pollution has dropped significantly in #Paris in the last 15 years. Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.socialβs leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.
Good trade.