Kimberly R
@kimberlyyrogge.bsky.social
Teacher (mostly 8th gr SS in IL); wife; auntie; traveler; Union VP; EMA volunteer; writer; reader; Cubs fan; Friend of DeSoto; dreamer; nerd of many things
*Opinions are my own
*Opinions are my own
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Authoritarians attack educators because they know teachers are the muscle of democracy. This piece from @shankerinst.bsky.social shows how educators from Norway to Chile to right here in the US are standing up for truth, freedom, and their students. www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-ed...
When Educators Confront Authoritarianism
Educators are critical to the maintenance of democratic institutions, norms, and freedoms.
www.shankerinstitute.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Authoritarians attack educators because they know teachers are the muscle of democracy. This piece from @shankerinst.bsky.social shows how educators from Norway to Chile to right here in the US are standing up for truth, freedom, and their students. www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-ed...
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Not sure why I’m posting this.
Perhaps it’s relevant 🤔
Perhaps it’s relevant 🤔
June 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Not sure why I’m posting this.
Perhaps it’s relevant 🤔
Perhaps it’s relevant 🤔
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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.
Then look at the take for the rest of Americans.
This bill is a heist.
May 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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.
Then look at the take for the rest of Americans.
This bill is a heist.
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Harvard University is offering FREE online classes right now to educate people. Here is a list of those classes. Knowledge is power.
pll.harvard.edu/catalog?pric...
pll.harvard.edu/catalog?pric...
Catalog of Courses
Browse the latest courses from Harvard University
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May 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Harvard University is offering FREE online classes right now to educate people. Here is a list of those classes. Knowledge is power.
pll.harvard.edu/catalog?pric...
pll.harvard.edu/catalog?pric...
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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
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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...
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April 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
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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...
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...
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.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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...
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!
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!
March 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
#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!
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!
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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.
www.mobilize.us/aft/c/march-...
Act up, fight back!
Register your event to protect our kids from attacks on public education.
www.mobilize.us/aft/c/march-...
February 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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.
www.mobilize.us/aft/c/march-...
Act up, fight back!
Register your event to protect our kids from attacks on public education.
www.mobilize.us/aft/c/march-...
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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.
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…
wgntv.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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.
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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. 🗃️
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.
www.historians.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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. 🗃️
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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
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
🗃️ 🏳️🌈 🍎 🗺️ #sschat
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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.
www.chalkbeat.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
🗃️ 🏳️🌈 🍎 🗺️ #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
Greg Abbott and his billionaire mega-donors know private school vouchers are unpopular in Texas.
So they’ve paid for a poll-tested rebrand to sell their scam.
Here’s how to debunk their “school choice” slogan in 60 seconds…
So they’ve paid for a poll-tested rebrand to sell their scam.
Here’s how to debunk their “school choice” slogan in 60 seconds…
February 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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.
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.
February 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
SHARE THE NEWS
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.
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.
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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.
But Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey, who died Thursday at age 102, was the exception to the rule, writes Paul Sullivan.
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.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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.
But Chicago Bears principal owner Virginia McCaskey, who died Thursday at age 102, was the exception to the rule, writes Paul Sullivan.
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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. 🙏🏽
February 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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. 🙏🏽
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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
February 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
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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.
February 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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.
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'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... 🗺 🕰
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...
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January 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
'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... 🗺 🕰
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Timely to reshare these nation-wide findings that there is NOT evidence of indoctrination in K-12 social studies. 🗺️ #sschat #EduSky
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...
www.historians.org
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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"...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
#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.
arkansasadvocate.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
"...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
#edusky #iteachsocialstudies #sschat
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"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...
#edusky #iteachsocialstudies #sschat
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/01/24/a...
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.
arkansasadvocate.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"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...
#edusky #iteachsocialstudies #sschat
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/01/24/a...