Re:Florida says it rejected math textbooks for referring to ...
by s1artibartfast on Sunday April 17, 2022 @11:11PM
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>These examples aren't inflammatory unless you're in denial
Some facts can be both true and inflammatory. Complex and nuanced topics should be approached with respect, as it is very easy to mislead or confuse, especially children.
Imagine using homicide offense rate by race to teach fractions for an example how someone could draw wild conclusions from accurate facts. If a teacher used the example black men are 7 times more likely than white men as a math example, it would be incredibly reckless.
Race is a very loaded topic. You could teach a college course on this fact and still start to scratch the surface.
Some facts can be both true and inflammatory. Complex and nuanced topics should be approached with respect, as it is very easy to mislead or confuse, especially children.
Imagine using homicide offense rate by race to teach fractions for an example how someone could draw wild conclusions from accurate facts. If a teacher used the example black men are 7 times more likely than white men as a math example, it would be incredibly reckless.
Race is a very loaded topic. You could teach a college course on this fact and still start to scratch the surface.