Debate Over New AP U.S. History Textbooks in York County
A request for new AP U.S. history textbooks by a school in York County sparked a debate among school board members, with one member calling the books "anti-American."
The debate ended with a unanimous vote by the Dover Area school board to approve the textbooks, despite initial accusations that the book was "anti-American" and "ignoring the greatness" of the country.
The approved textbook is the 16th edition of "American History: Connecting with the Past," published in 2023 by McGraw Hill, a company that has been providing educational materials to students for years.
The book was accused of being "anti-American" and "ignoring the greatness" of the country.
The College Board provides schools with updated textbooks to help students prepare for the most recent AP U.S. history exams.
Author's summary: New history textbooks spark debate in York County.