American History Cultures Heritage 
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Students are once again in the crosshairs of our nation’s political culture, following the College Board’s decision to buckle under political pressure and strip their Advanced Placement African-American studies course of essential topics for what is supposed to be a rigorous, college-level course.
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 7, 2022
The report, released in May during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, surveyed over 5,000 Americans from diverse backgrounds and includes findings about Asian American stereotypes, visibility and acceptance. Several findings in the report have direct implications for Asian American safety.
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The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2024
They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. They nod along as we cover topics that connect to stories their grandparents shared with them, like tales of migration and cultural celebrations. They want more diverse classroom experiences. “I
C3 Teachers
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Almost ten years ago, I started off teaching and I truly believed that I didn’t need to teach Black History Month or any other cultural month (Hispanic Heritage, Native American History Month, etc.) Now, using inquiry, I celebrate each and every cultural heritage month, including Black History Month.
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
To get a sense of how students in New York feel about these changes, The Hechinger Report spoke with six public school students, representing four of the city’s five boroughs, whose heritage is Asian American or Pacific Islander. In order for history to not repeat itself, the tone is very important in the way that history is taught.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
I learned truths about European imperialism and the humanness before slavery — how colonists from all over Europe stuck their flagpoles into African soils, controlling nations and influencing heritage for centuries. Humanizing pre-colonial history catapulted a spiritual reckoning and unlocked a familiar wholeness for me. King, Ph.D.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 18, 2023
Despite their rich history and Hall’s documentation of her heritage, Hall and her ancestors are not acknowledged by the United States government as a tribal nation. Related: States were adding lessons about Native American history. But he said tuition assistance isn’t enough to attract and retain Native American students.
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