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The episode discusses the implications of America's 250th anniversary on education and the challenges teachers face in teaching history amidst political pressures.

Today on AOTA Shorts: As America turns 250 years old, the cold ripple effect of the right wing ascension in American politics is being felt in classrooms across the country, with more than 6 in 10 teachers worrying about the possible ramifications of teaching the truth about American history . Despite this hostile climate, and the potential threats they face, educators persist with bringing the important, critical questions about this nation to the classroom for discussion. In some ways, it’s a shame this milestone happens at a time of year when classrooms are shuttered, and students are left to navigate a chaotic realm of public discourse that will surely be filled with too much misinformation, hate, and propaganda. Today we share a few of our own thoughts about what America 250 means for social studies teachers, and what it should mean for everyone. Manuel and Jeff discuss! All of the Above was named #30 on the Best 100 Education Podcasts in the US by MillionPodcasts.com. Check us out, like, subscribe, and drop a rating :) MAXIMUM WOKENESS ALERT -- get your All of the Above swag, including your own “Teach the Truth” shirt! In this moment of relentless attacks on teaching truth…

People in this episode

Hosts: Manuel, Jeff

Topics covered

• American history
• education
• politics
• social studies
• teacher concerns

Keywords

• America 250
• education
• teachers
• history
• politics
• social studies
• truth in teaching

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