OP-ED: Do Simulations Have a Place in Lessons on Slavery?

[Ryan Goble]

I was going to say "bad idea" instead of "op-ed" but, you know ...

Some teachers simulate slavery in their classrooms to try to foster empathy.

But in practice, many educators say, these activities can minimize horrific events, recreate racist power, and cause emotional hurt to black students. https://t.co/ZDyyqJfUJG

— EdWeek Teacher (@EdWeekTeacher) March 28, 2019