Title: Chapter 3: American History in the Classroom | AHA
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Chapter 3: American History in the Classroom
A. The Status of American History in the Schools
B. The Status of American History in the Colleges
Major Studies Consulted

Content: Those states which require it in high school also require it in the elementary school. In 11 states where there is no law requiring the teaching of American history in the elementary schools, it is prescribed by the state departments of education. In 25 states which have no law requiring the teaching of American history in the high schools, it is prescribed by state departments of education. Thus the teaching of American history in the elementary schools is prescribed by law or by regulation in 45 states; in the high school it is prescribed by law or by regulation in 46 states. Most of the state laws and department of education regulations concerning the teaching of American history are stated in