Deleting history…

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No, nobody is concerned.

eh, I think you aren't concerned but plenty of others are. I prefer my kids to learn about actual history, not manufactured propaganda history.

The internet as we know it is about 30 years old. How do you think teachers taught children history before that? Do you think the internet the only thing keeping your child's teacher from teaching propaganda?

It's not that I don't care. It's that my attention can only be split between so many things and I'm choosing to spend my energy on more immediate, directly impactful things this administration is doing. You're catastrophizing.

Before the internet, all we learned was propaganda. Now it’s so much easier to learn different viewpoints because we aren’t confined to what the schools are teaching.

Yes I agree with this. I've been graduated out of public education for more than 30 years, so I learned the old-fashioned way.

But in the years since, the internet has allowed me to deepen my understanding of history with other voices. Some were deliberately ignored, others weren't really heard, and some more forgotten in time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, nobody is concerned.

eh, I think you aren't concerned but plenty of others are. I prefer my kids to learn about actual history, not manufactured propaganda history.

The internet as we know it is about 30 years old. How do you think teachers taught children history before that? Do you think the internet the only thing keeping your child's teacher from teaching propaganda?

It's not that I don't care. It's that my attention can only be split between so many things and I'm choosing to spend my energy on more immediate, directly impactful things this administration is doing. You're catastrophizing.

Before the internet, all we learned was propaganda. Now it’s so much easier to learn different viewpoints because we aren’t confined to what the schools are teaching.

So for you it seems like the question at the top of this thread is a moot point anyway. You already don't trust the schools to teach your kids. The deletion of some webpages won't change that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, nobody is concerned.

Well I'm concerned. It's a pretty standard tactic of fascist regimes.

[Anonymous]

I hate to tell you to delete this post, but where's the DCPS/PCS angle?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We need a better balance in history instruction in DCPS, and the curriculum itself isn't necessarily to blame. My Asian-American kids mostly learned about the CRM in history classes at their DCPS elementary school, that was about it. We all got fed up with same lessons repeating themselves through the years. I taught them basic things about ancient civilizations and the history of Europe, South America and Asia myself to create better balance for my own family.

No you don’t understand, they need to cover exactly the same information about George Washington Carver and read the same book every year

[Anonymous]

I worry about things like legal property deed databases and mortgage company databases getting hacked and deleted so that we can't prove we own our house or that we've paid off all but $50k. I'm starting to request copies of everything for my paper files.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you to delete this post, but where's the DCPS/PCS angle?

This is the OP. My question was about how Trump's actions in deleting historical records could impact our children's education (specifically here in DC where we already have little control). Specifically, I asked whether educators and parents could access the files being erased so we can ensure our kids receive a full and accurate education.

There are two key concerns:

1. The deletion of historical records from the National Archives and other government institutions.

2. The removal or alteration of history in school curricula.

Trump is attempting to rewrite history. As a parent, I want to ensure my child receives a well-rounded education that isn’t dictated by the personal agendas of non-educators, politicians, and corporate investors.

[Anonymous]

OP again. Here’s one of the articles I read that caused concern but there were many others. He is erasing the history of so many different groups.

https://thestoryexchange.org/the-trump-administrations-ongoing-effort-to-literally-erase-women/

The Trump Administration’s Ongoing Effort to Literally Erase Women
Federal government sites are being scrubbed of any and all information, accolades and more that mention women, as part of a broader push against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
March 11, 2025

[Anonymous]

And here’s another one.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz03gjnxe25o.amp

Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

15 March 2025
Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed from its website information and educational materials about the history of black and female service members.

Some of the content removed from the site was on veterans who had received the nation's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor, according to military news site Task & Purpose.

Clock above for rest of the article.

Meanwhile, Trump is saying that he cares about merit, which he clearly does not.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for these resources.

Teaching the history of diverse people and their contribution to the world is something that matters. DUH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you to delete this post, but where's the DCPS/PCS angle?

This is the OP. My question was about how Trump's actions in deleting historical records could impact our children's education (specifically here in DC where we already have little control). Specifically, I asked whether educators and parents could access the files being erased so we can ensure our kids receive a full and accurate education.

There are two key concerns:

1. The deletion of historical records from the National Archives and other government institutions.

2. The removal or alteration of history in school curricula.

Trump is attempting to rewrite history. As a parent, I want to ensure my child receives a well-rounded education that isn’t dictated by the personal agendas of non-educators, politicians, and corporate investors.

Where is 2. happening? Is there even any evidence anywhere that this is in the works?

Even if it were, in what world do you think DCPS teachers and administrators, who are overwhelmingly black, will stop teaching black history?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate to tell you to delete this post, but where's the DCPS/PCS angle?

This is the OP. My question was about how Trump's actions in deleting historical records could impact our children's education (specifically here in DC where we already have little control). Specifically, I asked whether educators and parents could access the files being erased so we can ensure our kids receive a full and accurate education.

There are two key concerns:

1. The deletion of historical records from the National Archives and other government institutions.

2. The removal or alteration of history in school curricula.

Trump is attempting to rewrite history. As a parent, I want to ensure my child receives a well-rounded education that isn’t dictated by the personal agendas of non-educators, politicians, and corporate investors.

Where is 2. happening? Is there even any evidence anywhere that this is in the works?

Even if it were, in what world do you think DCPS teachers and administrators, who are overwhelmingly black, will stop teaching black history?

Yes, the Trump plan is to double down on book bans and teaching about anything they consider “diverse” (non-white). They have said they will remove funding from schools (districts/states) who are not following the plan. There local news reports about schools removing books and subjects from their curriculum to be in compliance.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like hysteria. We'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This sounds like hysteria. We'll be fine.

It’s not happening yet, but it’s not hysteria. Looks at what they’ve been doing in DOD schools: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/07/defense-department-hegseth-books-schools/

[Anonymous]

This is not a DCPS thread.
This is not a PCS thread.
Move to Politics.