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Honestly, am not surprised by the first decision, it is common. Educators are well aware that slavery is not being taught properly in the school system. The real question should be, as it has been:Do they feel the subject of slavery is that important to be taught in its entirety and correct.
wow! how sad is this! The truth behind what america was built on (slavery) and here "we" are trying to cover it up as if it did not happen. Why wouldn't one want to teach the truth to the children of america?
Honestly, am not surprised by the first decision, it is common. Educators are well aware that slavery is not being taught properly in the school system. The real question should be, as it has been:Do they feel the subject of slavery is that important to be taught in its entirety and correct.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was an interesting story. I want to see the video, but sad that it's not up for public viewing on the internet.
ReplyDeletewow! how sad is this! The truth behind what america was built on (slavery) and here "we" are trying to cover it up as if it did not happen. Why wouldn't one want to teach the truth to the children of america?
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