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Olwell, Russell – History Teacher, 2001
Most students do not enter college-level history classes knowing much about the history of slavery and race relations. As James Loewen pointed out in his book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," most K-12 history textbooks and classes avoid controversy and therefore steer clear of discussions of slavery and its impact on American history. However, a…
Descriptors: United States History, Race, Elementary Secondary Education, Slavery