Didi B-Q
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Publisher Studies Weekly is changing textbooks for FL.

New wording:

“Rosa Parks showed courage. One day, she rode the bus. She was told to move to a different seat. She did not. She did what she believed was right.”

No mention of race or segregation law. Lesson is completely missed.
08:52 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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Dianne
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That is the most insulting hatchet job I've ever seen. #RosaParks
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09:06 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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Didi B-Q
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In response to Dianne.
The current way they teach it shows our country’s history of racism… the real lesson regarding Rosa Parks.

“In the current lesson on Rosa Parks, segregation is clearly explained: “The law said African Americans had to give up their seats on the bus if a white person wanted to sit down.”
09:20 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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Dianne
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In response to Didi B-Q.
This proposed change would be very confusing to students. Without the context, it looks like there is no reason for Rosa Parks to be remembered. And if a student dares ask, why is she famous, what's the big deal, the teacher would not be free to respond honestly. #Florida
02:18 AM - Mar 22, 2023
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