Más que Esclavos: A BlackCrit examination of the treatment of Afro-Latin@s in U.S. high school world history textbooks

Teachers beware and vet with care: Online educational marketplaces

“…Overall, our findings were consistent with Noreen Rodríguez and colleagues' (2020) recent study of lessons on Pinterest and TPT, as well as the numerous studies of social studies textbooks, curricular materials, and state standards that have found these resources to focus mainly on white, European narratives, while marginalizing and even sometimes dangerously misrepresenting other groups (Busey, 2019;Patterson & Shuttleworth, 2019;Shear et al, 2015). Our findings also echo the general quality concerns raised by Morgan Polikoff and Jennifer Dean (2019).…”

Rendering Latinas Invisible: The Underrepresentation of Latinas in K-12 History

“…The exclusionary practices of textbooks and curricula further marginalize students of color and reinforce the negative stereotypes of the larger society. Research has demonstrated that race matters in education and all students should be afforded opportunities to examine and critique the world around them (Banks, 2008;Busey, 2019;Busey & Russell, 2016;Epstein et al, 2011;Howard, 2003;Ladson-Billings, 2014;Martell, 2013;Santiago, 2017;Suh et al, 2015).…”

“…Earlier examinations of cultural representations of Latinos in K-12 history textbooks revealed Latinos as being stereotyped predominantly as immigrants and agricultural laborers (Cruz, 1994(Cruz, , 2002Garcia, 1980;Salvucci, 1991). More recent research calls attention to monolithic historical interpretations of Latino identity and culture (Busey, 2019;Santiago, 2017). Other than those primary depictions, the information on Latino culture and contributions to the United States in K-12 textbooks is negligible and gender is non-existent.…”

“…According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (2017), Latino students constitute 25% of enrolled students in public elementary and secondary schools, with a projected enrollment of 29% by 2025. The Texas School Board's efforts to erase an important Latino role model is indicative of how people of color have been erased from history books (Brown & Brown, 2010;Busey, 2019;Eraqi, 2015;Ladson-Billings, 2003Loewen, 2018;Suh et al, 2015). The invisibility of prominent role models such as Dolores Huerta, points to the discrepancy in who is emphasized in our history books and who is not, particularly Latinas.…”

“…Social studies textbooks provide a framework of understanding our world and how individuals and groups contributed to the development of the United States. Unfortunately, the invisibility of the crucial roles of various ethnic groups or women in building our nation can lead students to believe that their culture or gender is not valued (Brown & Brown, 2010;Busey, 2019;Crocco & Libresco, 2007;Eraqi, 2015;Suh et al, 2015). Past research has supported that there is a cultural disconnect that alienates Latinas from schools and contributes to their lack of engagement in high school (Bettie, 2003;Gándara & Contreras, 2009;Ginorio & Huston, 2001;Solórzano & Ornelas, 2002;Valenzuela, 1999).…”