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How Textbooks Made America Not So Great

Some of My Best Friends Are

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What Does It Mean to Study History Textbooks?

Sally Kohn: What do you get out of a history textbook that's taught to children in American classrooms? She says textbooks encapsulate the way Americans think about themselves, their values and aspirations. Kohn: For younger students, it is a convenience; once you get to college, a textbook isn't necessarily demanded.

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