Digital ‘Slavery Simulation’ Game for Schools Draws Ire, Praise

‘This is where I draw the line’

Common Sense Media officials however, recently took down that review in response to complaints from educators and activists.

“We understand the sentiment that has been expressed about Flight to Freedom, and as a result we are evaluating whether our review warrants an update to convey the most accurate and current information to our users,” a Common Sense Media spokeswoman said in an emailed statement toEducation Week.

Common Sense Media has also deleted a reference to the game from a blog post published earlier this year that included Flight to Freedom as one of a number of apps and games that teachers could use to “celebrate Black History month.”

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