A Look Inside the Textbooks That Florida Rejected

4/24/2022

This article discusses the decision of Florida's State Board of Education to reject a batch of textbooks and instructional materials for schools. The board's reasoning behind the rejection was due to concerns over the inclusion of critical race theory and other topics deemed politically divisive. The article explores the ongoing debates surrounding critical race theory and its inclusion in educational materials, with critics claiming it promotes a divisive and inaccurate view of American history. Supporters argue that it is important for students to have a comprehensive understanding of the country's racial history. The rejection of the textbooks has sparked a broader discussion about the influence of politics on educational curriculum and the potential impact on students' knowledge and understanding of contentious subjects.

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