As the United States marks Black History Month this year, more K-12 schools in the United States are teaching Black history than ever before. However, ongoing analysis from Johns Hopkins University finds these efforts often fail, because coursework emphasizes the negative aspects of African American life while omitting important contributions made by people of color in literature, politics, theology, art, and medicine. "Most school districts are trying, and many fall short," said Ashley Rogers Berner, director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy. "They may create better representation, but often forget quality and coherence in the process. They miss the chance to create a robust picture of the African American experience."