Helge Wasmuth
@helwasmuth.bsky.social
Professor of Early Childhood Education @ Mercy University. Co-author of „Finding Froebel“ and other stuff on the history of kindergarten. ECEC theory and policy. Studied in Tübingen and live in NYC. Husband. Dad of a 7th grader. Still playing soccer.
As usual, such a worthwhile reading. I really hope @thomaszimmer.bsky.social can continue to do his important work!
ICYMI yesterday: A roundup of the latest developments in America’s authoritarian crisis:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin
A roundup of the latest developments in America’s authoritarian crisis: How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat
steady.page
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
As usual, such a worthwhile reading. I really hope @thomaszimmer.bsky.social can continue to do his important work!
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ICYMI yesterday: A roundup of the latest developments in America’s authoritarian crisis:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin
A roundup of the latest developments in America’s authoritarian crisis: How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat
steady.page
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
ICYMI yesterday: A roundup of the latest developments in America’s authoritarian crisis:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
How the Trumpists plan to bring down the Republic – and how they might react to electoral defeat.
MAGA Will Rule or Ruin – some thoughts from my new piece:
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Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
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Last month over 650 people across the globe joined our Autumn Lecture to hear our guest speaker, Jane Clarke, who explored the legacy of City and Country School in New York and its founder, Caroline Pratt. 🤩
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last month over 650 people across the globe joined our Autumn Lecture to hear our guest speaker, Jane Clarke, who explored the legacy of City and Country School in New York and its founder, Caroline Pratt. 🤩
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Voters tonight said fuck this fascist shit. With Mamdani, they showed incredible courage to believe in change and a better future.
The work doesn’t end here, but everything begins with courage and if we are going to get out of this mess it’s going to take courage to believe in better.
The work doesn’t end here, but everything begins with courage and if we are going to get out of this mess it’s going to take courage to believe in better.
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Voters tonight said fuck this fascist shit. With Mamdani, they showed incredible courage to believe in change and a better future.
The work doesn’t end here, but everything begins with courage and if we are going to get out of this mess it’s going to take courage to believe in better.
The work doesn’t end here, but everything begins with courage and if we are going to get out of this mess it’s going to take courage to believe in better.
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Want to know more? I wrote a whole book about it!
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Want to know more? I wrote a whole book about it!
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ICYMI yesterday:
I wrote about Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the struggle to define the boundaries of what is acceptable in America – and why democratic citizens have an obligation to hold the line on what we consider beyond the pale.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
I wrote about Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the struggle to define the boundaries of what is acceptable in America – and why democratic citizens have an obligation to hold the line on what we consider beyond the pale.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
Where Is the Line?
On Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and the struggle to define the boundaries of what is acceptable in America
steady.page
October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
ICYMI yesterday:
I wrote about Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the struggle to define the boundaries of what is acceptable in America – and why democratic citizens have an obligation to hold the line on what we consider beyond the pale.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
I wrote about Ezra Klein, Ta-Nehisi Coates, the struggle to define the boundaries of what is acceptable in America – and why democratic citizens have an obligation to hold the line on what we consider beyond the pale.
Some thoughts from my new piece:
🧵
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My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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The Trump admin’s offer to give preferential treatment to institutions that toe the party line reeks of bribery in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological agenda.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
Universities Must Reject Trump Admin 'Loyalty Oath' Compacts
The AAUP and AFT warn that the Trump administration’s offer to give preferential treatment to colleges and universities that court government favor in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological...
www.aaup.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Trump admin’s offer to give preferential treatment to institutions that toe the party line reeks of bribery in exchange for allegiance to a partisan ideological agenda.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
This is corruption.
Adherence to ‘loyalty oaths’ would usher in a new era of thought policing in American higher education.
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Episode 45: How To Win Friends And Influence People
89 years ago, Dale Carnegie taught Americans how to live like Leo Tolstoy, give speeches like John Rockefeller and neg like Calvin Coolidge.
89 years ago, Dale Carnegie taught Americans how to live like Leo Tolstoy, give speeches like John Rockefeller and neg like Calvin Coolidge.
How To Win Friends And Influence People
Podcast Episode · If Books Could Kill · 10/02/2025 · 1h 10m
podcasts.apple.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Episode 45: How To Win Friends And Influence People
89 years ago, Dale Carnegie taught Americans how to live like Leo Tolstoy, give speeches like John Rockefeller and neg like Calvin Coolidge.
89 years ago, Dale Carnegie taught Americans how to live like Leo Tolstoy, give speeches like John Rockefeller and neg like Calvin Coolidge.
Another fantastic episode, as usual, so enlightening - and funny! Loved the discussion of the German meaning of culture.
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@moiradonegan.bsky.social, you mention a Hannah Arendt interview about language. Do you know where one can find it?
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@moiradonegan.bsky.social, you mention a Hannah Arendt interview about language. Do you know where one can find it?
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Another fantastic episode, as usual, so enlightening - and funny! Loved the discussion of the German meaning of culture.
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@moiradonegan.bsky.social, you mention a Hannah Arendt interview about language. Do you know where one can find it?
www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
@moiradonegan.bsky.social, you mention a Hannah Arendt interview about language. Do you know where one can find it?
#Froebel
Finished my article on Froebel: The past, present, and future, but they have extended the deadline. If you and to read it and give me feedback on the present and future part, let me know. Would love to continue the conversation!
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
@froebeltrust.bsky.social
Finished my article on Froebel: The past, present, and future, but they have extended the deadline. If you and to read it and give me feedback on the present and future part, let me know. Would love to continue the conversation!
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
@froebeltrust.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#Froebel
Finished my article on Froebel: The past, present, and future, but they have extended the deadline. If you and to read it and give me feedback on the present and future part, let me know. Would love to continue the conversation!
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
@froebeltrust.bsky.social
Finished my article on Froebel: The past, present, and future, but they have extended the deadline. If you and to read it and give me feedback on the present and future part, let me know. Would love to continue the conversation!
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
@froebeltrust.bsky.social
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“I just don’t think you can do your job as an educator if you don’t spend the time to get to know the children, because that’s where you’re teaching from,” - Rachna Joshi
October 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
“I just don’t think you can do your job as an educator if you don’t spend the time to get to know the children, because that’s where you’re teaching from,” - Rachna Joshi
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Find out more on our website: bit.ly/46igpbv
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FrobelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #BeingAndBelongConference
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FrobelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #BeingAndBelongConference
Being & Belonging Conference
Saturday 8 November 2025 "Gifts for our Future 14: Being and Belonging" Edinburgh Froebel Network & The Froebel Trust
www.froebel.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Find out more on our website: bit.ly/46igpbv
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FrobelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #BeingAndBelongConference
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FrobelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #BeingAndBelongConference
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Join Rachna Joshi, Early Years Educator and Writer at the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging this November!
📅 Saturday 8 November
🕘 9.30am - 4pm
📍 John McIntyre Centre
Rachna will talk about identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame.
📅 Saturday 8 November
🕘 9.30am - 4pm
📍 John McIntyre Centre
Rachna will talk about identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame.
September 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join Rachna Joshi, Early Years Educator and Writer at the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging this November!
📅 Saturday 8 November
🕘 9.30am - 4pm
📍 John McIntyre Centre
Rachna will talk about identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame.
📅 Saturday 8 November
🕘 9.30am - 4pm
📍 John McIntyre Centre
Rachna will talk about identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame.
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Derweil in der deutschen Presse.
September 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Das Kassandra-Syndrom live und in Action: Frau wird als alarmistisch abgestempelt, ihr Expertise angezweifelt und dann, wenn sich rausstellt, she was right all along, kommen andere und sagen "was ist".
Vor 4 Jahren erschien übrigens mein Buch, „Amerikas Gotteskrieger“. Was gab es damals Empörung wegen des Titels (und Inhalts) - die Warnung vor christlichem Nationalismus & Theokratie (noch dazu von einer jungen Frau!) wurde als hysterisch abgetan. Jetzt titelt der Spiegel genau das: „Gotteskrieger“
September 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Das Kassandra-Syndrom live und in Action: Frau wird als alarmistisch abgestempelt, ihr Expertise angezweifelt und dann, wenn sich rausstellt, she was right all along, kommen andere und sagen "was ist".
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Und nein, soweit ich sehe kein Zitat, kein Verweis, keine Anfrage. Versteht mich nicht falsch - ich bin froh, dass das Thema endlich in etablierten Medien wahrgenommen wird. Es ist trotzdem frustrierend, als Expertin seit Jahren davor zu warnen, und jetzt entdecken es alle - ohne Credit.
September 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Und nein, soweit ich sehe kein Zitat, kein Verweis, keine Anfrage. Versteht mich nicht falsch - ich bin froh, dass das Thema endlich in etablierten Medien wahrgenommen wird. Es ist trotzdem frustrierend, als Expertin seit Jahren davor zu warnen, und jetzt entdecken es alle - ohne Credit.
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Vor 4 Jahren erschien übrigens mein Buch, „Amerikas Gotteskrieger“. Was gab es damals Empörung wegen des Titels (und Inhalts) - die Warnung vor christlichem Nationalismus & Theokratie (noch dazu von einer jungen Frau!) wurde als hysterisch abgetan. Jetzt titelt der Spiegel genau das: „Gotteskrieger“
September 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Vor 4 Jahren erschien übrigens mein Buch, „Amerikas Gotteskrieger“. Was gab es damals Empörung wegen des Titels (und Inhalts) - die Warnung vor christlichem Nationalismus & Theokratie (noch dazu von einer jungen Frau!) wurde als hysterisch abgetan. Jetzt titelt der Spiegel genau das: „Gotteskrieger“
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ICYMI yesterday: I need your help
I re-launched my newsletter at a new platform called “Steady” – and most importantly, I officially started my new life as a full-time independent writer.
I am extremely excited this moment has finally come. And I am utterly terrified.
I re-launched my newsletter at a new platform called “Steady” – and most importantly, I officially started my new life as a full-time independent writer.
I am extremely excited this moment has finally come. And I am utterly terrified.
Onward. Forward. Steady.
Things have really changed. Now I need your help.
steady.page
September 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
ICYMI yesterday: I need your help
I re-launched my newsletter at a new platform called “Steady” – and most importantly, I officially started my new life as a full-time independent writer.
I am extremely excited this moment has finally come. And I am utterly terrified.
I re-launched my newsletter at a new platform called “Steady” – and most importantly, I officially started my new life as a full-time independent writer.
I am extremely excited this moment has finally come. And I am utterly terrified.
Wie wunderbar, dass die phantastische Bibliothek des Goethe-Instituts in NY ein Exemplar von @ilkokowalczuk.bsky.social Freiheitsschock besitzt. Bin gespannt!
September 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Wie wunderbar, dass die phantastische Bibliothek des Goethe-Instituts in NY ein Exemplar von @ilkokowalczuk.bsky.social Freiheitsschock besitzt. Bin gespannt!
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"Look, we are a labor union. We’re going to fight & respond to this moment...We're standing for what we always stood for...a powerful higher-education sector that leads to innovation & social mobility & is a bedrock of our democracy."
—Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
#AcademicSky
—Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
#AcademicSky
Is the AAUP Too Partisan? Its President Doesn’t Think So.
Todd Wolfson has taken heat for some of the organization’s political stances during his tenure. Here’s what he makes of the criticism.
www.chronicle.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
"Look, we are a labor union. We’re going to fight & respond to this moment...We're standing for what we always stood for...a powerful higher-education sector that leads to innovation & social mobility & is a bedrock of our democracy."
—Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
#AcademicSky
—Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
#DefendHigherEd
#AcademicSky
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That was the worst presidential press conference on public health since the last time Trump did a press conference on public health.
September 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
That was the worst presidential press conference on public health since the last time Trump did a press conference on public health.