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Lauren MacDonell
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Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

This article is one of my favorite resources for teaching the Age of Exploration. Meet the Taíno: an indigenous society of the Caribbean.
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/who-...

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Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist's search for their descendants turned up surprising results
www.smithsonianmag.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy Ides of March! Enjoy whatever community activities you’re celebrating today.
March 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The head of DOGE was not elected by the people, nor vetted by Congress through the process of a cabinet appointment. These are the only two ways people in charge of federal budget decisions can be hired, according to US law. The IES is being defunded by this unelected, unapproved private citizen.
February 12, 2025 at 2:54 AM