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Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories. - The New York Times

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We analyzed some of the most popular social studies textbooks used in California and Texas. Here’s how political divides shape what students learn about the nation’s history.

Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories. American history textbooks can differ across the country, in ways that are shaded by partisan politics. California textbook Texas textbook California textbook Texas textbook Here’s one example: On this annotated Bill of Rights, a California textbook explains that rulings on the Second Amendment have allowed for some gun regulations. In the same place, the Texas edition of the textbook contains only a blank white space. Here’s another example: Teenagers in both states will learn about the Harlem Renaissance and debates about the movement’s impa

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