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Not sure why I’m posting this.

Perhaps it’s relevant 🤔

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.

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Nevertheless, Role Models Persisted: Girls Exposed To Women Politicians More Likely To Vote as Adults - Political Behavior Do girls exposed to women politicians become more politically engaged adults, as many politicians and scholars predict? To our knowledge, no previous research has examined whether exposure to women po...

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
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Photo of Cory Booker in a black suit and tie

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.

Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future Book — Non-fiction. By Jason Stanley. 2024. 256 pages. A global call to action for those who wish to preserve democracy — in the United States and abroad — before it is too late.

Why 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.
⬇️ 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.
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Educational staff at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie fired WILMINGTON, Ill. — The entire educational staff at Midewin National Prairie was recently terminated amid the federal government’s cost-saving effort. Siobhan Peacy was working for Midewin for…

The entire educational staff at Midewin National Prairie, operated by the United States Forest Service, was recently terminated amid the federal government’s cost-saving effort.

Guide for Dealing with Online Harassment - AHA Guidelines to AHA members and historians who fear that they may become or have become targets of online harassment.

Historians have the right to expect that discussion of their work be conducted in a civil manner—but that right can be violated by hate speech and online threats. The AHA has developed a guide for historians encountering harassment on social media. 🗃️

NYC Public Schools revive LGBTQ history videos that were deleted from PBS website LGBTQ history videos find new home after PBS pulls content due to Trump executive orders.

Complying 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
🗃️ 🏳️‍🌈 🍎 🗺️ #sschat

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This is the best explanation of why we should NEVER have school vouchers. It’s welfare for the rich, while the poor suffers. They’re evil. It’s worth a quick watch, trust me. #novouchers

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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.

Column: Virginia McCaskey earned the respect and admiration of Chicago Bears fans — because she was one of them It was never in the plans for Virginia Halas McCaskey to be put in charge of the iconic Chicago Bears franchise. But she earned the respect and admiration of Bears fans.

There’ve 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. 🙏🏽

NCSS 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

Elon Musk now has access to your Social Security number. The world’s richest man has gained access to the confidential personal information of every taxpayer in the United States.

Mapping the Landscape of Secondary US History Education | American Historical Association Mapping the Landscape of Secondary US History Education is the AHA’s multistage effort to provide a research-based grounding for ongoing civic deliberations about the teaching of US history in America...

'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... 🗺 🕰

What Are American Students Learning about US History? - AHA Since 2020, a contentious debate over history education has generated outrage, wild claims, and a growing sense of alarm in homes and communities across the country. State legislators, school board me...

Timely to reshare these nation-wide findings that there is NOT evidence of indoctrination in K-12 social studies. 🗺️ #sschat #EduSky

A republic, if we can teach it • Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas General Assembly must act to ensure students are prepared to “keep” the republic the Founding Fathers worked hard to establish.

"...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

A republic, if we can teach it • Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas General Assembly must act to ensure students are prepared to “keep” the republic the Founding Fathers worked hard to establish.

"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

Helping Students Spot Misinformation Online | NEA Navigating today's 'infodemic' of news and information requires media literacy, critical thinking, and a healthy dose of skepticism.

In today’s digital world, misinformation spreads faster than ever. 📰

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-onl…

The phrase “It’s impossible to fear diversity and to enter the future at the same time” -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 “DEI”
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.

Change 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.social’s leadership has traded car space for green space, safe bike space, kid space.. and traded pollution for people.

Good trade.