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Wow! My 9 year old daughter was set to learn about slavery in her school. On her own (having learned from my wife & I) she told her teacher that they should've learned all about Africa before they starting learning about slavery... AND HER TEACHER CHANGED THE CURRICULUM!
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1. My wife is a lifelong elementary school educator and has developed amazing lessons on Black history. Let me share a few quick thoughts from her on what all parents (not just Black parents) should expect/demand of Black history taught in schools. A THREAD.
2. We must never allow Black history to begin in slavery. Just like no point of white history begins in the lowest point in white people's history, Black history must never begin in a place of pain and oppression. Here are a few alternatives....
3. Begin Black history at the beginning of humanity in Africa over 200,000 years ago. Starting in 1619 during slavery is fundamentally outrageous. It's a form of racism. Use this as a resource. First Peoples.http://www.pbs.org/first-peoples/episodes/africa/ …
4. Begin Black history by talking about Africa's greatest civilizations. Get beyond tribe talk. These are complex nation states w\ robust economies, governments, culture. We're talking about 10,000 years of modern human history. Use this as a resource.http://www.pbs.org/show/africas-great-civilizations/ …
5. Begin Black history in the world by starting with 2018 and working your way backward. Start with Kendrick Lamar just winning the Pulitzer. Start w/ Beyonce @ Coachella. And then work your way back. But randomly starting in slavery says more about you then it does history
6. Those are 3 ways to teach Black history. Black history must never start in slavery - or even quickly move there. It was important and needs to be told, but it is just a part of the story. Reject any curriculum (official or otherwise) that centers Black history in slavery.
Now imagine being Native American.
I understand this completely but people always seem to forget about Native American people. We ARE still here and didn’t disappear like they did in Infinity War. We are REAL and still exist.
My history courses in middle and high school started with studying Indigenous People on both our Western continents. That goes back to the Ice Ages. #OneLove 
Was wondering how much time they spent on the subject? My daughters History classes spent maybe two days, and in Montana they're required to teach it by law.
I remember at least a week or maybe two in middle school. I had AP History in high school, so I think it was more time. I’m a teacher now and I always share alternative perspectives.
I'm glad to hear that. See your from Ca. I grew up in the southern desert but now live in Montana. Never knew until later in life how many tribes in Ca were wiped out it just wasnt taught when I went to school. Thanks for being a teacher and good luck.
Thank you. Same to you. Best wishes. 
May they way you teach not be "alternative" as soon as possible.
Our 6th graders study ancient civilizations which includes ancient Egypt and the great kingdoms of Africa. It’s critical for an understanding of how the Atlantic slave trade disrupted African nations and allowed for European colonization which is addressed in 8th grade US history
But we need to do better. I’m teaching American slavery now and this thread is going to impact my lesson tomorrow and every day after. Thank you.
Our libraries at home should have some wonderful children’s books to share with our young.pic.twitter.com/H0tQ8qrA6L
Do you happen to have any suggestions for younger kids? Toddlers in the 3 year old range.
Here are three I hope you’ll enjoy. Also, check with your local librarian, they are a store chest of knowledge.pic.twitter.com/r8aw6HuLmZ
These are great. I’ll order them for my son. Thanks for taking the time to offer recommendations.
When I was in elementary school I used to check out Anansi the spider books from the library. I read them to my kids. I really enjoyed those tales 
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