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Resident urges Springfield schools to teach ancient African history from pre-K through high school
Summary
Steven Howard told the Dec. 15 public speak-out that Springfield students should learn ancient African history (Kemet, Ethiopia, Egypt) as part of standard K–12 curricula so children see broader historical contributions beyond narratives that start with enslavement.
SPRINGFIELD — At the Dec. 15 public speak-out, Steven Howard of the McKnight Neighborhood urged Springfield officials to expand K–12 school curricula to include ancient African history.
Howard said instruction should reach "back to ancient Africa," naming Kemet, Ethiopia and Egypt, and argued that students often encounter a history that begins with enslavement rather…
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