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
09:06 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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Didi B-Q
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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.”
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09:20 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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Dianne
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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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