PragerU, Creator of Controversial Social Studies Videos, Now Has a Toehold in Schools.

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  • Author(s): Schwartz, Sarah
  • Source:
    Education Week. 9/20/2023, Vol. 43 Issue 5, p4-4. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MASS media industry; HISTORIANS; CLASSROOMS; INSTRUCTIONAL materials industry
    • Subject Terms:
      FLORIDA
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses PragerU, a conservative media company known for producing controversial social studies videos, and its recent approval by the U.S., Florida Department of Education to be included as additional learning materials in classrooms. It highlights concerns expressed by critics and the assertion by historians and researchers that the videos disseminate misinformation when used in education.