I completely agree that, in too many minds, Native...
I completely agree that, in too many minds, Native Americans are "creatures of fantasy." Ask any student (K - 16) to draw a Native American and almost without fail they will draw a "warrior" with a...
View ArticleNote that Kevin said "K-16." He's not exaggerating...
Note that Kevin said "K-16." He's not exaggerating. My experiences at our campus provide me with many examples of what Kevin describes.
View ArticleI read your article a few weeks ago and wished tha...
I read your article a few weeks ago and wished that Oyate would replace their current article on Little House on the Prairie with this one. The current one made me angry; it was poorly reasoned, and...
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We have a group of Social Studies teachers reading "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your Amreican History Teacher Got Wrong" (James W. Loewen). Our current focus is Chapter 4, "Red Eyes" which...
View ArticleI have read these comments with interest. Wendy me...
I have read these comments with interest. Wendy mentions Dennis McAuliffe, Jr. and her negative reaction to a piece he wrote, and Jeff talks about Jim Loewen, whose work also upsets some people. A set...
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Jean, I don't think my response to the McAuliffe article was non-rational. This is about what he says, not how he says it. I did attempt to set aside my reaction and learn from the article, but I tend...
View ArticleI have to tell you that most child development spe...
I have to tell you that most child development specialists would say that endorsing the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus as real beings is a form of dishonesty that winds up hurting kids...
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