We talk a lot about what schools and educators need to do to increase achievement, but very little about what students, families, the community, and society needs to do.
The responsibility must be shared.
#OnThisDay in 1792, President George Washington signed an act creating the United States Post Office Department.
This codified Congress' primary control over postal policy, ensured a low cost for mailing newspapers, and forbade the opening of letters as a tool of surveillance.
As a former @MountVernon Historic Trades intern, I have a great deal of admiration for George Washington and am fascinated by the history of his tomb. Very excited to be working with @WHhistorianCost for this week's @Gilder_Lehrman Book Breaks!
#OnThisDay in 1775, the Americans were defeated at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the Seige of Boston. #GeorgeWashington would take command of the American forces on July 3rd.