When do they study the fact that it was their own ancestors who sold them into slavery. A truly despicable act from which they apparently have not and will not ever recover given their attitude of self pity and undeserved entitlement.
I agree that "discuss[ing] the importance of “affirming spaces,” which are safe places for people to express their identities." is not as important as learning about the local economy. Certainly some of these changes seem nonsensical given limited space in the curriculum.
However, I also wonder how an understanding of “limitations of using European sources to understand the history and culture of Indigenous Nations” is bad. It is commonly accepted that history is written by the winners, and living in America we often see and learn a version of history that is different from how colonized or displaced see it. If (big if) done correctly it can teach students the value of critically examining their sources of information and how they can bias one's world view.
Also, I don't think thinking critically about how western standards and philosophies--which at times have been enduring and malignant--automatically suggests that "America as a deeply oppressive society with very little to recommend it." It seems that we should teach students to both recognize that America is a great nation but one that is far from perfect both historically and in the present day. I don't think this necessitates throwing the baby out with the bath water or not being able to have an honest conversation critiquing America.
Love the ranking of evils, with public education in third place. Jim Dueholm
When do they study the fact that it was their own ancestors who sold them into slavery. A truly despicable act from which they apparently have not and will not ever recover given their attitude of self pity and undeserved entitlement.
I agree that "discuss[ing] the importance of “affirming spaces,” which are safe places for people to express their identities." is not as important as learning about the local economy. Certainly some of these changes seem nonsensical given limited space in the curriculum.
However, I also wonder how an understanding of “limitations of using European sources to understand the history and culture of Indigenous Nations” is bad. It is commonly accepted that history is written by the winners, and living in America we often see and learn a version of history that is different from how colonized or displaced see it. If (big if) done correctly it can teach students the value of critically examining their sources of information and how they can bias one's world view.
Also, I don't think thinking critically about how western standards and philosophies--which at times have been enduring and malignant--automatically suggests that "America as a deeply oppressive society with very little to recommend it." It seems that we should teach students to both recognize that America is a great nation but one that is far from perfect both historically and in the present day. I don't think this necessitates throwing the baby out with the bath water or not being able to have an honest conversation critiquing America.