Key takeaways:
- Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for the state’s new Black history curriculum, which requires students to be taught about the “benefits” of slavery.
- The curriculum has sparked debate over the role of slavery in American history, and questions about the role of the government in determining what should be taught in schools.
- Sen. Scott has said, “There is no silver lining in slavery.”
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for the state’s new Black history curriculum, which requires students to be taught about the “benefits” of slavery.
The curriculum, which is over 200 pages long and covers multiple grade levels and topics, was announced last week. It includes a lesson for middle school students that “slaves developed skills which, in some cases, could be used for their personal benefit.” The lesson also asks students to “Examine the various duties and trades performed by slaves,” including agricultural work, painting, carpentry, tailoring, domestic service, blacksmithing, and transportation.
In response to the curriculum, Sen. Scott told Politico, “There is no silver lining in slavery.” He added that he hoped “every person in our country, and certainly [someone] running for president, would appreciate that.”
The controversy surrounding the curriculum has sparked debate over the role of slavery in American history. While some argue that it is important to teach students the truth about the country’s past, others believe that the curriculum should focus on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans.
The lesson has also raised questions about the role of the government in determining what should be taught in schools. While some argue that the government should not be involved in education, others believe that it is important for the government to ensure that students are taught accurate and unbiased information about history.
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