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Source: The Atlantic

8-2-18

Jim Loewen says history classes helped create a "Post-Truth” America

The author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me" discusses how schools’ flawed approach to teaching the country’s past affects its civic health.

Source: Vox

8-1-18

Jim Loewen: The biggest lie we still teach in American history classes

by Sean Illing

“The idea that we’re always getting better keeps us from seeing those times when we’re getting worse.”

3-22-18 (accessed)

Jim Loewen is helping teachers teach difficult historical topics tied to race relations

by James W. Loewen

It’s part of a new NEA initiative.