Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j14DRWn15570; Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:27:33 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:27:33 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <a1.57b691a0.2f34d145@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: MWPotts2001@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2920] Black History Month X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5036 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 1631 Lines: 32 Colleagues, Those of you who are familiar with the 3 EFF Role Maps will remember that each one contains a Key Activity which pertains to respect for others. The Family Role Map suggests that we should "Promote values, ethics, and cultural heritage." The Community Role Map suggests that we "Respect others and work to eliminate discrimination and prejudice." The Worker Role Map encourages us to "Value people different from oneself." Consider these Key ideas as you read the article below, which suggests that Black History should be taught all year long. All the Best, Meta Potts, Moderator 4-EFF List BLACK HISTORY: BEST TAUGHT IN FEBRUARY OR ALL YEAR LONG? The idea that students are enriched by learning about the heritage and role of African-Americans is widely accepted among most US educators. What's now debated is whether such lessons should be confined, some say "segregated," to one month or, instead, be incorporated into class work all year long. Earmarking a single month to recognize black achievement, this camp argues, is not enough in a society built on the contributions of many racial and ethnic groups. The notion of a dedicated time for black history instruction dates from 1926, when educator Carter Godwin Woodson created Negro History Week in a bid to promote a better understanding of the contributions of blacks. In 1976, Congress changed the week into a full month. Some school officials, reports E. Jeanne Harnois, argue that weaving black history, along with other minority contributions, into lessons throughout the year is better. http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0201/p12s01-legn.html
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