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Grace Gunning's avatar

Elementary schools need to teach history differently............

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Rachel Simon's avatar

Agree with you Grace.

America needs to teach history and geography.

Elementary, middle school and HS.

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Michael Cass's avatar

We need more "Radicals" like her today instead of the the "MAGA Maggots" presently espousing dangerous nonsense.

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Jack Kelly's avatar

Too true.

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Mary M's avatar

Another eye opener for me from Jack. Thank you for highlighting this remarkable woman. Happy Labor Day to you.

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Kristin's avatar

One of my favorite pieces. So many people helped shape our world that we are utterly unaware of. She’s amazing, and here we are in 2024 with states rolling back child labor laws.

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Jack Kelly's avatar

So true, a serious problem today, especially, as then, among immigrants. Kids who should have been in school.

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Sheila Eldred's avatar

Florence Kelley sure was a force in many ways for our country. Loved this story about all she accomplished Jack. I don't like hot dogs and beer but I did get to play some tennis which I really love and your sister, Kate was there too. So blessed in many ways and always thankful.

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Kim Taylor's avatar

Wow - what a dynamo

One person can make a difference.

So glad to learn about her.

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phyllis palmer's avatar

Shucking oysters at age eight, overwhelming. We have done much to improve children's lives but still young men especially are overdosing and using guns to kill.

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