Tacoma Teacher Mike Jankanish responds to op-ed criticism

Tacoma Teacher Mike Jankanish teaches history at Wilson High School. He recently came under fire for an op-ed he wrote that was published in the Tacoma News Tribune.

Jankanish argues that diversity education runs counter to historic American ideals — that out of many come one. While he says people are free to celebrate their heritage, there must be a cohesive, common American identity. He spoke with the Dori Monson Show about why he wrote what he did, and the harsh criticism he received in the wake of the op-ed.

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