western civilizations has no inherent value whatsoever? we have teachers who are not able to teach the curriculum that they want because they disagree with ron desantis and his view of the world. that is limiting free speech. they are trying to shield students from the truth about history. we are nothing without our history. which is exactly why conservatives are going after public education in america. to erase, dismantle and rewrite the true account of our past. what happened on this soil, the oppression that was fought and overcome. and what shaped who we are and the very moment we are in. history is vital, as is knowledge. it s why education is so often ground zero in the u.s. culture wars. and why florida governor ron desantis apparent white house ambition strikes at the heart of the american classroom. desantis has staked his political future on a bid to block an advanced placement course in african-american studies, saying it lacks educational value. it s that f
you know, the college board laid a really good in-depth comprehensive framework to tell the african american experience, to tell that story. those kids were ravenous for learning that information and engaging with it. they were starting to talk with each other and learning from each other. it provided a brave space for them to explore things that they had been wondering about but hadn t had an opportunity to discuss. cindy atkinson, you are the head of the advantage you. why was important for you to be here today? it was important to be here because coming together and showing that we will not stop and we will keep fighting until victory as one, that was the best part about being here, and representing the student body for family you was, it just made me feel good inside knowing that we can accomplish something together. you are running for a democratic, head of the democratic party in the state, do you think rhonda scent is made a mistake picking this fight with education? a
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