High schools in Naperville and Aurora are under fire for a cotton lesson that is part of their teachings on slavery in American History classes.
Two west suburban high schools are under fire for a cotton lesson that is part of their units on slavery in American History classes.
Neuqua Valley parent Jerritt Payton said he was part of the initial discussions last year. His father was a sharecropped who migrated to Chicago from the South. Indian Prairie School District 204's Superintendent shard a statement saying in part, "District 204 acknowledges that, in an attempt to provide authentic learning opportunities to help bring the standards to life, sometimes these attempts unintentionally cause our historically marginalized students and families to feel devalued or disenfranchised. We empathize with these concerns and are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
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