In recent years, politicians across the U.S. have been debating what history should be taught in the classroom. º£½Ç»»ÆÞ is no exception to these debates— a announcing a planned Native Studies curriculum in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ's public schools turned tense when questions around the specifics of the program came up.
This hour, we’re talking to historians and educators to learn what it's like to teach and study the past in all its complexity in today's polarized political climate.
This panel was part of a hosted with in November, less than two weeks after the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
GUESTS:
- : Associate Professor of History at the and º£½Ç»»ÆÞ State Historian. His work looks at disasters and the broader implications they have for society.
- Fiona Vernal: Director of Engaged, Public, Oral and Community Histories and and at the University of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ.
- Chris Newell: Co-Founder and Director of Education for . He is also . He is a citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township.
To hear more about Professor Andy Horowitz's research, you can listen to our episode on disasters.
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