Teaching “Wokism” in DeSantis Land

The teaching of difficult historical topics, particularly those related to slavery and race, has become a flashpoint in the growing cultural divide over the role of education in contemporary America. For those who teach in contested spaces, the issue is especially challenging. This presentation discusses how to to bring classroom teachers together with scholars, journalists, and independent researchers to explore the context behind these conflicts, why K-12 classrooms have become contested spaces, and how affected teachers can best serve their students in such polarized times.