A request for new AP U.S. history textbooks by a York County school sparked debate among school board members.
Critics, including a school board member, called the books "anti-American" and claimed they "ignore the greatness" of the country.
The Dover Area school board ultimately approved the textbooks with a unanimous vote.
The approved textbook is the 16th edition of "American History: Connecting with the Past," published by McGraw Hill in 2023.
The book was accused of being “anti-American”
The College Board provides updated textbooks to help students prepare for the AP U.S. history exam.
Author's summary: Debate sparks over new history textbooks.