Florida education officials have revised state standards to include the teaching of a controversial concept that suggests some Black people benefited from slavery by acquiring useful skills. The new policy, approved unanimously by the state Board of Education, aims to present a comprehensive view of American history, including its dark chapters. Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. emphasized that the curriculum will cover both the positive and negative aspects of the nation’s past. However, state officials clarified that students will not be taught that slavery was beneficial. Instead, the focus will be on how slaves developed skills that could occasionally benefit them personally.
The social studies policy, spanning 216 pages, also highlights acts of racial violence involving Black individuals, such as the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot, 1919 Washington, D.C. Race Riot, 1920 Ocoee Massacre, 1921 Tulsa Massacre, and the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. The statewide teachers union criticized the new policy, deeming it a step backward. Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association, expressed concern about the lack of a complete and honest portrayal of history, stating that students need a clear understanding of their roots to thrive in the future.
Overall, the revised curriculum aims to provide students with a balanced perspective on American history, acknowledging both the achievements and sufferings of different communities.
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