Friday, June 12, 2015

History of WA Native Americans, including the ugly, now required for WA High School Students

RantWoman very much appreciates the WA Legislature (#waleg) enactment of the following legislation, which Friends as far as RantWoman knows did not even lobby about:

Anita Kissée (@anitakissee) tweeted at 1:06 PM on Thu, Jun 11, 2015:
New #WALeg law requires students learn WA Native American history,
including uncomfortable realities: http://t.co/i3Ym9O71LE @TVWnews #WAEdu
(https://twitter.com/anitakissee/status/609089429118984192)

This link will take readers to a great video with native teachers and youth talking about how much it matters to have their culture reflected in the school day. RantWoman apologizes for the ragged visual presentation but definitely thinks the video is worthwhile.
http://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=2015060041


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