Teaching Secondary History in the Shadow of the State: Polarization and Censorship
Part of 139th AHA Annual MeetingPresented by Brookins, Julia, & Brookins, Julia
Friday 9 January 2026·8:30 am
This international panel examines school teachers' challenges teaching contested or difficult histories amid political pressures from the state and society. With perspectives from Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe, it offers comparative insights into the broader political pressures shaping historical education today and strategies for navigating these across contexts.
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