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Tom Rooney

@econAPUSH212

Economics and APUSH teacher at West Leyden High School. Former mayor, former state senator, current James Madison Fellow. Teacher the whole way through. USMC

 Rolling Meadows, IL
Joined July 2017
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It’s so nice to be back at school — a place where we search for the truth, not the advantage.
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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?
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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?
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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
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My students AFTER I provide CLEAR, PRECISE directions 5 times...😜😔
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The reason
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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.
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My Saturday fun project: using AI, every US president as a Pixar character.
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The Economist magazine:
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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.
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A live look at the Fed enacting monetary policy...
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We could use more Akhil Reed Amars in political discussion these days.
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Nuthin’ to say but … OO-rah!!! 🦅 🌎 ⚓️
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This is what character looks like. (thanks to @gavreilly for the post)
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Say, @JamesMadisonFdn … I’ve found the one on the left so far, but still trying to locate the one on the right. 😉
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After all these years, I finally got to the birthplace of Marines! 😊 Thanks @JamesMadisonFdn !
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Thought from Wisconsin: how is frozen lake four-wheeling not an Olympic sport? #curlingisahoax
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I collected multiple choice papers from the APUSH kids’ tables after class … and here’s what was also on one of the tables. APUSH kids are a kick 😊
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Just sayin’: that space I leave between me and the car in front of me is for safe driving distance — not for NASCAR wannabes to slide in and out of.
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Ready to start Constitution Day — thanks, @JamesMadisonFdn for the pin addition!
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Leyden alumnus and Wall of Famer throwing out the 1st pitch at Wrigley tonight! 😊 #leydenpride
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