We condemn any effort by the federal government to silence curriculum and frameworks that explicitly address the centrality of enslavement in the historical narrative of our country Statement from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation on "Patriotic Education" The Nellie Mae Education Foundation condemns any efforts by the federal government to silence curriculum and frameworks that explicitly address the centrality of enslavement in the historical narrative of our country. As an education funder, we believe that nurturing a democracy means committing courageous attention to our nation’s history in order to prepare for the future. Continuing to whitewash our public institutions perpetuates violence and injustices, and will only harm our future prosperity as a country. Actions by the federal government to develop commissions to promote “patriotic education,” and threats to defund schools that utilize projects such as the New York Time’s 1619 Project continue to harm and erase the histories and experiences of entire groups of people. This poses danger to our young people, and the future of our nation. It is not until we are able to confront our original sin as a nation founded on a bedrock of white supremacy culture that we will truly be able to “make America great.” Read the Blog The Nellie Mae Education Foundation 1250 Hancock St., Suite 701N, Quincy MA (781)-348-4280 ‌ ‌ Nellie Mae Education Foundation | 1250 Hancock St., Sutie 701N, Quincy, MA 02169 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!