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Are Schools Teaching 911 History | Portland Maine News
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Fewer than a dozen states require schools to teach or commemorate September eleventh, raising alarms that America’s collective memory of 9/11 is fading—despite the promise to never forget. Only Arizona and Florida mandate education on the attacks, while others offer vague standards or moments of silence. Critics warn this fragmented approach risks distorting history, with some curricula downplaying the perpetrators and motivations. A troubling survey even found most Middle East scholars doubted their students understood the roots of the attacks. Now, lawmakers are pushing for federal mandates to ensure every child learns the full story—sacrifices, heroism, and lessons—before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2681fdbbfae1508
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