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Contested Curriculum : LGBTQ History Goes to School.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Romesburg, Don.
- Series:
- Q+ Public Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social justice and education.
- Sexual minorities.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (284 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book explores the historical and ongoing efforts to include LGBTQ history in the K–12 curriculum in the United States, focusing on the pivotal role of California as a leader in this movement. It examines the political, educational, and social challenges faced by advocates of LGBTQ-inclusive education, while also highlighting the broader implications for democracy and social justice. The author, Don Romesburg, provides a detailed analysis of legislative milestones, educational resources, and the impact of grassroots activism. The intended audience includes educators, policymakers, and advocates seeking to understand and advance inclusive history education. The book emphasizes the importance of integrating LGBTQ perspectives into history instruction to foster a more inclusive and truthful understanding of national identity. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Advance Praise for Contested Curriculum
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Notes on the Art
- Series Foreword / E. G. Crichton
- Introduction: Can LGBTQ History Education Save Democracy?
- 1. The Prehistory of LGBTQ History Education
- 2. The State's the Place? Sidelined Reforms Become Opt-In History
- 3. Making California FAIR / with Carolyn Laub
- 4. Resource FAIR: Materials and Trainings Empower Educators / with Rick Oculto
- Conclusion: As California Goes . . . ?
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
- Series List.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781978824133
- 1978824130
- OCLC:
- 1511103024
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