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Mr. D is on NPR’s “All Things Considered” this Morning for MLK
This week, I joined a panel of educators from New York City to discuss the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday for NPR’s local NY affiliate WNYC 93.9FM. We spoke about teaching ideas, challenges and struggles of teaching about Dr. King … Continue reading
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Gay History, SOS March DC, etc.: Post-Vacation update
Even away on the West Coast, the madness of education keeps chugging along. It’s good to be back after a restful week in Los Angeles–and a brief weekend in Palm Springs (It looks pretty bad that a teacher would enjoy … Continue reading
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The FY’2013 Federal Budget Proposal–and its Implications for Social Studies
It seems the one truly bipartisan agenda in Washington today is duping the American public. The bailout, the modest job increases, the upswing in the NASDAQ and the Dow Jones, even the rebound in the mortgage bond market are all … Continue reading →
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