Tim RoyersWondering about Ukraine? Here’s a summary for youTo understand the current situation in Ukraine, and why this country might very well contribute to the impeachment of the President, we…Oct 8, 2019Oct 8, 2019
Tim RoyersLet’s Teach American Exceptionalism for What It IsThere have always been two Americas. Kids need to realize that.Sep 10, 201811Sep 10, 201811
Tim RoyersWhat we lose with the AP World History changesA few months ago, the College Board announced that it would be significantly changing the scope of its Advanced Placement World History…Aug 13, 20182Aug 13, 20182
Tim RoyersSetting High Expectations Across the CurriculumLast month, I overhead two students talking about the classes they selected for next year. One of them had asked their friend why they had…Mar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018
Tim RoyersGive Me the National Championship ConferenceWe need a real playoff for college football. To put it simply: 4 teams is not a real playoff. It is a system that rewards perennially…Dec 4, 2017Dec 4, 2017
Tim RoyersRed Alert: Nebraska’s EconomyWhy is the third largest school district in the state seeking a levy override to help offset chronic deficiencies in funding? Why is there…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Tim Royers#TakeTheKnee Shows We Need to Change How We Teach the History of Civil RightsAfter having several good, candid conversations with students and adults this past week about the #TakeTheKnee NFL controversy, I have come…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
Tim RoyersRome Autopsy LessonI posted a picture on twitter yesterday from one of my World History lessons where students perform an “autopsy” on the Roman Empire that…Sep 6, 2017Sep 6, 2017
Tim RoyersI’m Not Playing It Safe With Civics This FallFor the first time in my eleven year career as an educator, I will be teaching civics (or United States Government and Economics, as it is…Aug 13, 20171Aug 13, 20171
Tim RoyersWorried About North Korea? Here’s a summary for you.North Korea is back in the news, thanks in part to a series of escalating actions on their end and President Trump’s rhetoric on Tuesday…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
