In the 19th century, Lithuanian book smugglers defied Tsarist Russia’s ban on our language. Despite brutal persecution, they secretly brought in tens of thousands of Lithuanian books (mostly printed in Prussia) each year, keeping our identity alive.

bahnsen.co/3YgDRSd It’s a handful this week, but I commend it all to you: - The Trump market mentality - Five things for investors to consider - Investing for the end of the world

Listen to this. A student asks: Why do communists and socialists keep trying the same failed systems over and over again? Is it just about power — or do they actually believe in some perfect utopia?

Welcome the FANBOYS Grammar Fan Club. Patty McGee and Tim Donohue share fun, effective techniques to help more students evolve into grammar rock stars. Here's a sample: The FANBOYS conjunction fan club. #ELAchat middleweb.com/52349/welcome-…

Getting ready for #ISTELive25 . Apple iPad is updated, SwissGear Backpack backpack is prepped for conference hikes, mophie Juicepack is charged and ready to juice up the tech, and looking forward to the conference sessions!

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Quizizz has a new name and the new name is… Find out in my box opening video here youtube.com/watch?v=7pDnbo… #EdTech Quizizz (now Wayground)

Is there an #EduBloggerCon at #ISTE this year?

“If all men are created equal, that is final. If they are endowed with inalienable rights, that is final. If governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, that is final. No advance, no progress can be made beyond these propositions. If anyone wishes to

The need of the hour in conservatism is not "team ball" but honest ball that is movement-driven. The new "big, beautiful bill" has been a great opportunity for objective, conservative analysis, praising what is good and criticizing what is bad. Watching some "conservatives"

It’s almost time for National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals #PrincipalsUnited! Team AMLE and I hope to see you there!

A few reminders about how earnings and stock prices work

Review: STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR NEW TEACHERS. Welcome to Teaching! by Fisher and Frey does not just tell you how to teach. It shows you. It includes QR codes to extend learning beyond the pages of the text. A "must-read" says PD leader Alison Prochaska. middleweb.com/52413/an-illus…

Save the date, Oct 25, 2025! MAMSE is partnering with Michigan Principals for a conference focusing on the Middle! mamse.org/conference/

NEW from AMLE just in time for new parent orientation! Embracing the Change: Middle School 101 for Families is a concise brochure designed to support parents and caregivers as they guide their middle schooler through a transformative phase of life. Grab your bundles today:

Tariff analysis in this bizarre moment. The whole story here: bahnsen.co/46yXqKp

Join me today for the "Back-to-School Bootcamp" with Banzai - controlaltachieve.com/2025/08/back-t… ⏰ Aug 5th - 1ET / NoonCT / 11MT / 10PT ▶️ Free virtual PD sessions 🤖 The Bionic Educator 💰 Financial Literacy for Students 🎉 More! #edtech

Set your clocks social studies peeps. Carl Azuz. Is. Back.

We want to hear what’s working in your school! Just a few weeks left to submit your proposals. See you in Indy! 🏎️🏁