Sara Ziemnik
@sziemnik2198.bsky.social
Professional history nerd-American History and World History grades 9-12-Gilder Lehrman Master Teacher-Ohio & National History Teacher of the Year, 2017. Truth-teller, hope-seeker.
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Sara Ziemnik
@sziemnik2198.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Teaching critical thinking skills is an act of resistance.
Just started Death By Lightening and it is SO. GOOD.
Looking for a good book about President James Garfield? The James A. Garfield National Historic Site has you covered. 🗃️#NationalParks
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Just started Death By Lightening and it is SO. GOOD.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
This bill is such trash.
-violation of the establishment clause, obvi
-will do NOTHING to enhance student learning. Nothing. What do they think taping documents on a wall does? LOL
OH Senate, I beg you to *actually* help OH's public schools. Fully funding them would be a great start, you buffoons
-violation of the establishment clause, obvi
-will do NOTHING to enhance student learning. Nothing. What do they think taping documents on a wall does? LOL
OH Senate, I beg you to *actually* help OH's public schools. Fully funding them would be a great start, you buffoons
A measure that includes the Ten Commandments in a list of “historical documents” was passed in the Ohio Senate on Wednesday.
Dr. Christina Collins, Honesty for Ohio Education, opposed the bill. She said it “is not responding to any demonstrated problem.”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/19/o...
Dr. Christina Collins, Honesty for Ohio Education, opposed the bill. She said it “is not responding to any demonstrated problem.”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/19/o...
Ohio Senate passes bill that lists Ten Commandments as 'historical document' • Ohio Capital Journal
A measure that would include the Ten Commandments in a list of “historical documents” was passed out of an Ohio Senate committee on Tuesday.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This bill is such trash.
-violation of the establishment clause, obvi
-will do NOTHING to enhance student learning. Nothing. What do they think taping documents on a wall does? LOL
OH Senate, I beg you to *actually* help OH's public schools. Fully funding them would be a great start, you buffoons
-violation of the establishment clause, obvi
-will do NOTHING to enhance student learning. Nothing. What do they think taping documents on a wall does? LOL
OH Senate, I beg you to *actually* help OH's public schools. Fully funding them would be a great start, you buffoons
From someone who used to vote one way and now votes another: people are gonna need a soft place to land when they change their minds. You might be able to be that person for your friend or family member. Don’t shy away from the conversation, and just keep asking questions til they get there.
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
From someone who used to vote one way and now votes another: people are gonna need a soft place to land when they change their minds. You might be able to be that person for your friend or family member. Don’t shy away from the conversation, and just keep asking questions til they get there.
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Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Acton: I’m running against a guy, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has said that people are struggling in Ohio because they’re lazy, they’re mediocre, they’re not working hard enough. And I can absolutely tell you that is not the Ohioans I know or see. I think he’s completely out of touch.
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I have voted
for the deal
that was on
the Senate floor
and which
is probably
caving
to fascism
Forgive me
the flight delays were
so annoying
and so old
for the deal
that was on
the Senate floor
and which
is probably
caving
to fascism
Forgive me
the flight delays were
so annoying
and so old
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I have voted
for the deal
that was on
the Senate floor
and which
is probably
caving
to fascism
Forgive me
the flight delays were
so annoying
and so old
for the deal
that was on
the Senate floor
and which
is probably
caving
to fascism
Forgive me
the flight delays were
so annoying
and so old
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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Real classy move while the announcers for the Ohio D3 State Championship were on a hot mic. Perhaps the OHSAA could vet these guys a little bit? Maybe NOT say you want to "kill yourself?"
(Also, our girls won 1-0. Not sure what this idiot was expecting to see-it's a State Championship, you buffoon)
(Also, our girls won 1-0. Not sure what this idiot was expecting to see-it's a State Championship, you buffoon)
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Real classy move while the announcers for the Ohio D3 State Championship were on a hot mic. Perhaps the OHSAA could vet these guys a little bit? Maybe NOT say you want to "kill yourself?"
(Also, our girls won 1-0. Not sure what this idiot was expecting to see-it's a State Championship, you buffoon)
(Also, our girls won 1-0. Not sure what this idiot was expecting to see-it's a State Championship, you buffoon)
In Proud Mom News ™️ my son and his team are playing for the Boys OH D4 State Championship at Historic Crew Stadium tomorrow at 4pm. LET’S GOOOOOOOO 🚀❤️⚽️
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In Proud Mom News ™️ my son and his team are playing for the Boys OH D4 State Championship at Historic Crew Stadium tomorrow at 4pm. LET’S GOOOOOOOO 🚀❤️⚽️
Had the privilege of traveling to Vietnam with students in summer 2024 and it was not at all what I expected (in a good way). Will share this article with my students later in the year. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
What I Learned From the ‘New Globalists’ of an Optimistic Nation
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Had the privilege of traveling to Vietnam with students in summer 2024 and it was not at all what I expected (in a good way). Will share this article with my students later in the year. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
This week I had a parent-teacher conference....
...with a former student. 😆 Officially in my Teaching 2.0 Era
...with a former student. 😆 Officially in my Teaching 2.0 Era
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This week I had a parent-teacher conference....
...with a former student. 😆 Officially in my Teaching 2.0 Era
...with a former student. 😆 Officially in my Teaching 2.0 Era
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Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
Salads always taste better when someone else makes them for you
I will not be taking questions at this time
I will not be taking questions at this time
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Salads always taste better when someone else makes them for you
I will not be taking questions at this time
I will not be taking questions at this time
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In teacher preparation courses, we ask beginning teachers to create lesson plans. Of course, this level of lesson planning depth is not done in the classroom, but it is to learn what makes a good lesson plan. So, I asked AI to do it and described two different contexts. The results were concerning.🧵
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In teacher preparation courses, we ask beginning teachers to create lesson plans. Of course, this level of lesson planning depth is not done in the classroom, but it is to learn what makes a good lesson plan. So, I asked AI to do it and described two different contexts. The results were concerning.🧵
I just want to give every Blue Jays fan a big hug right now
(Sincerely, a Cleveland Guardians fan who was at Game 7 of the WS in 2016)
(Sincerely, a Cleveland Guardians fan who was at Game 7 of the WS in 2016)
November 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I just want to give every Blue Jays fan a big hug right now
(Sincerely, a Cleveland Guardians fan who was at Game 7 of the WS in 2016)
(Sincerely, a Cleveland Guardians fan who was at Game 7 of the WS in 2016)
Let’s go Blue Jays
November 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Let’s go Blue Jays
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If you are able to, please contribute to your local food bank this week
October 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
If you are able to, please contribute to your local food bank this week
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If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.
I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.
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It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.
NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.
(📸 Getty Images)
(📸 Getty Images)
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.
Every word of this.
I’ve thought about this article every day for 14 days. It so perfectly encapsulates why showing up in all of our humanity beats machines every single time. “What A.I. can’t do is feel the shape of silence after someone says something so honest we forget we’re here to learn.”
Nope. That’s my job.
Nope. That’s my job.
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Every word of this.
I'm glad some more are joining me over here. It was lonely for a while.
Educator Voice: Generative AI has no place in my classroom via PBS @pbsnews.org Classroom
"Not every student will cheat, but it’s naïve to think more won’t."
by David Cutler, HS teacher, Mass. https://loom.ly/0DPnpBQ #edtech #sschat #medialiteracy #newsliteracy
"Not every student will cheat, but it’s naïve to think more won’t."
by David Cutler, HS teacher, Mass. https://loom.ly/0DPnpBQ #edtech #sschat #medialiteracy #newsliteracy
Educator Voice: Generative AI has no place in my classroom
"I’m done assigning large take-home papers. The tech is too advanced, too easy to use and too aggressively marketed."
www.pbs.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I'm glad some more are joining me over here. It was lonely for a while.
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The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction
Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.
www.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing