From My Blog
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Teaching Toward Truth: A Reflection on the 2026 TOLI Summer Institute
TOLI seminar at Berea College transformed the author’s approach to teaching human rights, shifting from isolated lessons to a comprehensive framework, emphasizing collective responsibility and community engagement in understanding history and its impact on students. #TOLI #USHMM #BereaCollege #UKY
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Summer 2026: Professional Learning and New Curriculum
A Kentucky social studies educator shares his summer 2026 professional development plans — Holocaust education, the 14th Amendment, and America 250. #2026KEDC #TOLI #BelferConference #USHMM #America250
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The Most American Team on Earth
The U.S. men’s national soccer team achieved a historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, showcasing a diverse roster of dual nationals. This celebration underscores the importance of the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship, positioning immigration as integral to American identity. The team’s success represents unity and the essence of belonging in America.
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Audiobook Review: The World of Tolkien
Dimitra Fimi’s Great Courses lecture series on Tolkien is essential listening for teachers. Thirty-minute episodes, expert scholarship, and a standout lecture on gender and race make this a classroom must. #Audiobook #BookReview #Tolkien
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The Devil’s Bible by Steve Berry
Berry’s latest Cotton Malone thriller has a sharp geopolitical premise—but the Thirty Years War history that inspired it never gets the room it deserves. #BookReview #SteveBerry
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What If: Edict of Nantes Had Never Been Revoked
Louis XIV’s revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 led to significant Huguenot emigration, causing economic decline in France and political repercussions across Europe.
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