To the editor: Judging by the protection of improved check scores within the Los Angeles Unified Faculty District, studying math and English is essential, however the place does historical past slot in?
In our present age of polarized politics and requires civil warfare supported by on-line chat websites and disinformation, the necessity to know American historical past is clear. However youngsters know so little, virtually nothing. It’s an important course of research in our excessive colleges at present.
Ask a highschool senior or current graduate what the Nice Melancholy was or concerning the Monroe Doctrine, Gettysburg, the Mud Bowl, President Eisenhower or the Nice Society. Ask when the Civil Conflict occurred. Chances are high they won’t know.
Excessive colleges ought to require two American historical past programs — one on the total sweep, and a second specialised course on chosen twentieth century occasions.
New graduates ought to see America doesn’t want to stay in its present state of disrepair. They’ll be taught math and computer systems on their very own.
Joel Athey, Valley Village
