Category: Personal Blog
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What Kind of Nation Are We at 250?
On America’s 250th birthday, we still hold these truths to be self-evident. Launching a year-long US History series for educators at BFWClassroom.com. Government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish. #America250 #eduhistory
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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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Book Review: The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Tragedy
Peter H. Wilson’s The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Tragedy, a comprehensive 33-hour audiobook, deciphers the complexities of the Thirty Years’ War beyond the religious conflict narrative. It reveals shifting alliances and the war’s long-term impact on European politics. Ideal for advanced high school and undergraduate courses, it emphasizes historical nuance and methodological rigor.
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