Connor Barnes
@connorbarnes34.bsky.social
PhD student in American and Public History at Loyola University in Chicago.
My work focuses on the history of education, urban history, and public history, particularly how education and urban politics interact with one another.
My work focuses on the history of education, urban history, and public history, particularly how education and urban politics interact with one another.
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Higher Ed, do you hear the echoes? We talk about the Trump threat to the academy, but it’s time to recognize the full-scale attack on EDUCATION at all points in the life span. And organize accordingly.
Trump education department to states: Certify your schools don't practice DEI or lose federal funding
The Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights law is being challenged in court.
www.chalkbeat.org
April 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Higher Ed, do you hear the echoes? We talk about the Trump threat to the academy, but it’s time to recognize the full-scale attack on EDUCATION at all points in the life span. And organize accordingly.
Reposted by Connor Barnes
I don't think that there has been any press coverage of the matter yet, but a recent lawsuit in Texas History has huge implications for academic freedom, free speech more broadly, and disciplinary associations. /1
www.historians.org/perspectives...
www.historians.org/perspectives...
Trouble in Texas – AHA
A political controversy couched as a leadership fight roils the Texas State Historical Association.
www.historians.org
December 1, 2024 at 4:52 PM
I don't think that there has been any press coverage of the matter yet, but a recent lawsuit in Texas History has huge implications for academic freedom, free speech more broadly, and disciplinary associations. /1
www.historians.org/perspectives...
www.historians.org/perspectives...
Hello Bluesky! I’m excited to share my latest publication, “Education in Lincoln’s Springfield,” a short article written in collaboration with the National Park Service’s Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
I hope you’ll check it out!
#skystorians #publichistory
www.nps.gov/liho/learn/h...
I hope you’ll check it out!
#skystorians #publichistory
www.nps.gov/liho/learn/h...
Education in Lincoln's Springfield - Lincoln Home National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
November 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Hello Bluesky! I’m excited to share my latest publication, “Education in Lincoln’s Springfield,” a short article written in collaboration with the National Park Service’s Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
I hope you’ll check it out!
#skystorians #publichistory
www.nps.gov/liho/learn/h...
I hope you’ll check it out!
#skystorians #publichistory
www.nps.gov/liho/learn/h...