Dear jessica,
In 2011, Teaching Tolerance released a report
examining how states were approaching the teaching of the civil rights
movement. What we found was alarming—most state standards did not
adequately support the teaching of the civil rights movement.
Today, we’re releasing an update in the
Teaching the Movement series—Teaching the Movement 2014: The State of Civil Rights
Education in the United States.
This new report evaluates progress made in
state standards and, additionally, considers supplemental teaching
resources provided to teachers. The results show that while some states
have made improvements, coverage of this important period in our nation’s
history is still woefully inadequate in most states.
See how your state scored at
tolerance.org/TTM2014.
The civil rights movement is not a regional
matter. Nor is it a topic of interest only for black students. It’s a vital
part of our shared history—and it must be taught well.
Sincerely,
Maureen
B. Costello
Director,
Teaching Tolerance
P.S.
Wondering how you can do a better job teaching the movement? Watch your
inbox. We’ll be releasing a new guide for teachers—The March Continues:
Five Essential Practices for Teaching the Civil Rights Movement—soon!
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