Educators teach a comprehensive view of American history —
all year long By Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Photos by Scott Buschman
When Ashlea Laury was growing up, Black History Month in Feb-
ruary meant studying about slavery, Martin Luther King Jr. and
Rosa Parks. But now, in a unique class called Project WORD, the
senior at Mt. Pleasant High School in San Jose is learning more about her
African American roots.
Dominique Williams, who
teaches high school ethnic
studies, says making
history inclusive benefits
everyone.
Beyond
Black History Month
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