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  • Recession,Recovery, ACA: Obama’s First Term

    President Obama’s first term was marked by economic recovery, Affordable Care Act, foreign policy challenges, bin Laden’s demise, immigration reform, congressional gridlock, Nobel Peace Prize, and re-election.

  • TMIH Space Exploration: March

    Exploring the Cosmic Significance of March: A Glimpse into Space History March, the month that marks the transition from winter to spring, offers more than just warming temperatures and budding blossoms. It carries a cosmic significance intertwined with the exploration of the final frontier: space. As we embrace the changing of seasons, let’s embark on…

  • TDIH Wonder Woman meets Jodi Picoult

    This post was originally published Mar 2023. In March of 2006, Jodi Picoult released a meta fiction novel that blended conventional literature and graphic novels. One year later, Wonder Woman fans were excited when bestselling author Jodi Picoult stepped into the world of comic books to pen a story arc for the iconic superhero. Tasked…

  • TDIH: Beware the Ides of March

    Julius Caesar Myth vs Shakespeare Certainly, Julius Caesar was a prominent figure in ancient Roman history, and his life has been the subject of Shakespeare’s famous play “Julius Caesar.” In all my years as a educator, “Julius Caesar” is by far my favorit play to teach and discuss in class. To see some of my…

  • CW160: Grant Takes Command

    Ulysses S. Grant: The Architect of Victory In the crucible of the Civil War, amidst the chaos and carnage of battle, emerged a leader whose strategic brilliance and unwavering resolve would change the course of history. That leader was Ulysses S. Grant, whose military leadership from 1864 to 1877 not only secured the Union’s triumph…

  • CIC: 50 Years of Wolverine

    Explore Wolverine’s complex character to engage students, foster critical thinking, and promote empathy and understanding.