Joe Heim examines the glossing over of the history of slavery in American textbooks and schools. Plus, Lisa Bonos and Linah Mohammad question the supposed magic of the summer fling.
- How is slavery taught in America? Schools struggle to teach it well.
- They worry about anger, fear, guilt. Some feel ill-equipped. Educators confront teaching about slavery.
- Americans show spotty knowledge about the history of slavery but acknowledge its enduring effects
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Joe Heim examines the glossing over of the history of slavery in American textbooks and schools. Plus, Lisa Bonos and Linah Mohammad question the supposed magic of the summer fling.
- How is slavery taught in America? Schools struggle to teach it well.
- They worry about anger, fear, guilt. Some feel ill-equipped. Educators confront teaching about slavery.
- Americans show spotty knowledge about the history of slavery but acknowledge its enduring effects
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