GenForward Perspectives
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Matt Nelsen on the Monkey Cage: Trump’s School History Recommendations Reflect What’s Already Being Taught
My research shows that the “patriotic education” promoted by the 1776 report has many similarities with existing traditional high school civics and U.S. history curriculums throughout the country. My research also suggests that this material can shape whether young people…
Perspective: Education As Entrapment: Abolishing Student Debt Is Just The Beginning
By Diane WongDecember 22, 2020 The national amount of student loan debt has grown exponentially over the decade, from $830 billion in 2010 to over $1.6 trillion this past year. In an era where universities function increasingly like private businesses,…
Perspective: Confronting the Racial Divide in America after the 2020 Presidential Election
After months of text messages, cold calls, voting ads, and lawn signs, the election is now over. Many American voters have been working to move forward together and put the ugliness of the election behind us. But, for many of…