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From DAY ONE, and I mean from day one, I discuss with my students the fact that America is unique in that it is a nation where the “collision of cultures” of different races in such a short period of … Continue reading →

I came across this and thought I would share:

The following (below) is Sanchee H.S. HISTORY teacher Ron Gochez, at a La Raza Rally on the UCLA campus: Part of his rant: I want to start off by saying that the young man who spoke a little while ago … Continue reading →

I received my latest newsletter from my Social Justice friends and in it they are promoting their latest teacher planning book, “Planning to Change the World: A Plan Book for Social Justice Teachers 2010-2011.” [Link] There is a sample you … Continue reading →

I was reading this the other day and found that our society is forgetting so much about its “Exceptionalism” and part of it is in what Franklin is preaching below! Do you know what I mean? “The Way to Wealth” … Continue reading →

The 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson is sometimes remembered for his, frankly, visionary Fourteen Points at the end of WWI, and for his support and promotion of the League of Nations. What has come to light by … Continue reading →

American Military University (AMU) along with the Weider History Group is offering a series of webcasts covering the American Civil War. From the website: Long after the guns had been silenced, the huge volumes of letters written by these Civil … Continue reading →

Well, we made it! And I mean we as in the inclusive “all” of us. This has been the most challenging year for me as a teacher. This was my first year teaching AP US History and I loved it; … Continue reading →

Spent a lot of time today reviewing my copy of Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the state of Virginia as I prepare for a Graduate Class discussion and in particular his thoughts on religion. As we know, Jefferson was one of … Continue reading →

What was the Founder’s true understanding of “Natural Law” and how did it influence the creation of the American Constitution? Was it even a significant factor? Still today the influence of Natural Law on the Founders is downplayed or even … Continue reading →