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Are History Textbooks Worth Using Anymore? Maybe Not, Some Teachers Say

Edsurge

In her 2003 book “ The Language Police ,” education historian Diane Ravitch contends that “every textbook has a point of view, despite a facade of neutrality.” In reading the Times’ analysis, it can seem that not only does every textbook have a point of view, but every edition as well.

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The Politics of Education Technology

Hack Education

One of the challenges of writing this series – and trust me, there are many – is separating my analysis out into ten articles that name ten distinct “trends.” And Silicon Valley tech investors, as well as large education corporations like Pearson, are behind this.