Tom Rooney

It’s so nice to be back at school — a place where we search for the truth, not the advantage.

There’s just one set of AP European History free response questions posted from this year. Does anybody know if there really was only one set instead of the usual two?

@PeteButtigieg Political poppycock.

Sure is interesting how we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, and then inflation went down.

@ImtaBrendan I’ve said for years that I wish I could put all the supposedly-Bloom’s verb lists in a pile and set them on fire — I’d add this to the flames. Superficial (and incorrect) charts just perpetuate misunderstandings of a great system.

Very nice Bloom's Taxonomy cheat sheet! Fantastic for planning, questioning and skill development.

I’m pretty sure that about half of the students on last year’s APUSH test got a 3 or higher. And I’m also pretty sure that’s been fairly standard. But this year’s results say 72% did? Can anyone help me understand how such a big leap happened?

Earlier this year, we explored the American Revolution, and the profound significance of this pivotal event. As we celebrate July 4th, let us reflect on the transformative impact of this historic movement on the course of our nation. #happy4thofjuly #happy4th

My students AFTER I provide CLEAR, PRECISE directions 5 times...😜😔

The reason

@MrDanielBuck Very tough choice, but it’s gotta be Jack.

You get to keep one. Who is it?

@OHEducation Average ranking: 28 out of 44 with only 2 in the top half. 😉 (C-Span 2021 Presidential Historians Survey)

Did you know? Eight of our nation’s presidents called the Buckeye State home. Happy #PresidentsDay, Ohio!

Vox’s “The Weeds” has been steadily declining ever since @DLind left. I’m about ready to pull the plug altogether, and I used to be a regular listener. @IanMillhis34141 might be the straw that broke this camel’s back.

@JamesMadisonFdn Congratulations!!! Illinois ‘20 😀

I’m extremely humbled and honored to be the next James Madison Fellow representing the state of Illinois!

My Saturday fun project: using AI, every US president as a Pixar character.

@jbf1755 Saw it performed in House Chamber at the Illinois Old State Capitol — it was fabulous!

Here I be!

The Economist magazine:

Note to drivers about to miss a turn or exit: eat your mistake, keep going, and backtrack when you get the chance. Quit stopping in a lane or swerving over just to make it. The rest of us shouldn’t have to pay for your mistake.

A live look at the Fed enacting monetary policy...

@JasonDeSanto @Klonick “He that would pun, would pick a pocket,” ya know, Jason. 😉

@Klonick The right to be lettuce alone?

Some serious Warren and Brandeis vibes here 👀

@MrHaworth212 @WestLeydenFBLA Hey, I know all those guys! 😊

@WestLeydenFBLA National Leadership Conference 2022. #LeydenPride

We could use more Akhil Reed Amars in political discussion these days.

@frazerfrazer4 @JamesMadisonFdn All right, Frazer! 😉

Thank you to @JamesMadisonFdn for inviting the amazing Professor Akil Reed Amar to speak with us. It was a truly amazing opportunity and so lovely!