Title: Black history is not being taught properly in U.S. schools – Loquitur
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Black history is not being taught properly in U.S. schools
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Content: Black history is not being taught properly in U.S. schools – Loquitur
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Hayley Thompson
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Black history is not being taught properly in U.S. schools
Hayley Thompson July 9, 2020 4:56 pm
According to The New York Times, all states are not required to meet the academic content standards for social studies and American history, unlike the requirements for math and reading. Black history and slavery are not being taught properly in schools and outdated textbooks are still being used. States like Illinois and Florida have issued state laws on teaching black history in their schools. The laws require that African American contributions to U.S. history and the socio-economic struggles they experienced during the slave trade be a part of the schools’ curriculum. However, state legislators in Florida claim that there are no consequences for the schools that do not teach black history adequately. State lawmaker and member of Florida’s legislative black caucus, Geraldine Thompson, spoke to the Florida Phoenix about this issue: “ People are confusing celebrations and events and activities with instruction.” She asked local educators what they taught in regards to black history and they answered that they celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday. Celebrating MLK and Black History Month may be commendable, but it does not fulfill the requirements of black history in the school curriculum. This has been in Florida law for over 25 years and no one is being held accountable.