It’s #BlackHistoryMonth but the freedom to read, learn, and teach Black history is threatened by educational gag orders that are spreading across the country. nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
Some bills prohibit the expression of specific viewpoints about slavery and can risk making educators think twice about teaching events that were steeped in racism and are vital for understanding American history, such as the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. pen.org/four-things-ed…
This year, educational gag orders are being aimed squarely at colleges and universities after focusing predominantly on K-12 schools last year. pen.org/in-higher-educ…
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