The civil rights movement is often taught through a narrow lens, limited to well-known figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, and watershed moments like the Montgomery bus boycott. But educators across America say this limited version of civil rights history does students a disservice and are modifying their curriculum to teach “a more accurate history that commonly goes untold,” writes journalist Melinda D. Anderson.⁣ ⁣ Through interviews with teachers, Anderson gleaned some strategies for improving history lessons on the period:⁣ ⁣ 📌 Discuss lesser-known figures and institutions: Examine the important roles of grassroots activists often missing from historical narratives, like Fannie Lou Hamer or Gloria Richardson, suggests Aaron Broudo, a high school history teacher. Teach students about the little-known roles of Black churches, youth, schools, families, and grassroots organizations that were integral to pushing for change. ⁣ ⁣ 📌 Debunk myths: Many schools rely heavi...