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Okay, I'm beginning to get an understanding of the problem. This quote from one article is helpful:
"Conservatives, like Williams, across the country are upset over the new version. They say certain figures in American history are left out in the new framework and argue what is taught is too negative. They also say there is too much content about women, slavery, and Native Americans." - See more at: QUIZ: A peek at the new history coursework that sparked JeffCo proposal | CPR
If something is being left out, such as mention of important figures (exactly who is being left out is not mentioned), that is wrong.
Neither should there be undue emphasis on what are contemporary political issues, such as "women's issues," or slavery (the view of which in contemporary American is totally distorted, as is what is taught about the treatment of "Native" Americans). I would take issue with these things.
Slavery, for example, is portrayed as a uniquely American problem; the enslavement of blacks by whites. There is never any mention of the fact that the Atlantic Slave Trade began long before the founding of America, and was run by Muslims. Slavery existed (and still exists) in the world long before any settlers came to the Americas, and more slaves were exported to South America by the Slave Traders than to North America.
America did not invent slavery. But America abolished it in America. This fact is never mentioned.
Neither should there be undue emphasis on what are contemporary political issues, such as "women's issues," or slavery (the view of which in contemporary American is totally distorted, as is what is taught about the treatment of "Native" Americans). I would take issue with these things.
Slavery, for example, is portrayed as a uniquely American problem; the enslavement of blacks by whites. There is never any mention of the fact that the Atlantic Slave Trade began long before the founding of America, and was run by Muslims. Slavery existed (and still exists) in the world long before any settlers came to the Americas, and more slaves were exported to South America by the Slave Traders than to North America.
America did not invent slavery. But America abolished it in America. This fact is never mentioned.
It wasn't. I thougth that abolishment of slavery is usually given as a reason for a civil war.
It would establish a committee to regularly review texts and course plans, starting with Advanced Placement history, to make sure materials “promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free-market system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights†and don’t “encourage or condone civil disorder, social strife or disregard of the law.â€
I'm sorry. what is the problem with this again????
yep. Look no further than the Philadelphia Teachers Union.
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Originally Posted by lionsgators
no. teacher's unions work to undermine public education by rewarding failures. you can shake your head all you want, but the facts are there. you comment is also riddled with contradictions.
Nor is it mentioned the Republican Party was created because of slavery and it was they who freed the slaves.
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Originally Posted by nononsenseguy
Okay, I'm beginning to get an understanding of the problem. This quote from one article is helpful:
"Conservatives, like Williams, across the country are upset over the new version. They say certain figures in American history are left out in the new framework and argue what is taught is too negative. They also say there is too much content about women, slavery, and Native Americans." - See more at: QUIZ: A peek at the new history coursework that sparked JeffCo proposal | CPR
If something is being left out, such as mention of important figures (exactly who is being left out is not mentioned), that is wrong.
Neither should there be undue emphasis on what are contemporary political issues, such as "women's issues," or slavery (the view of which in contemporary American is totally distorted, as is what is taught about the treatment of "Native" Americans). I would take issue with these things.
Slavery, for example, is portrayed as a uniquely American problem; the enslavement of blacks by whites. There is never any mention of the fact that the Atlantic Slave Trade began long before the founding of America, and was run by Muslims. Slavery existed (and still exists) in the world long before any settlers came to the Americas, and more slaves were exported to South America by the Slave Traders than to North America.
America did not invent slavery. But America abolished it in America.This fact is never mentioned.
Really? If anything liberals including your pagan god in the white house really need to learn history because we seem to be repeating history as we speak.
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Originally Posted by LexusNexus
Good for those kids. Conservatives continue to curse this land with their regressive ideas.
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