News Item: : Conservatives carry Texas curriculum
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Posted by Wendy McElroy
Sunday 14 March 2010 - 12:43:25
After three days of turbulent meetings, the Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a social studies curriculum that will put a conservative stamp on history and economics textbooks, stressing the superiority of American capitalism, questioning the Founding Fathers' commitment to a purely secular government and presenting Republican political philosophies in a more positive light. The vote was 10-5 along party lines, with all the Republicans on the board voting for it. The board, whose members are elected, has influence beyond Texas because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks. But in the digital age, that influence has diminished, as technological advances have made it possible for publishers to tailor books to individual states. (03/13/10)
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(Category: News Reports)
Posted by Wendy McElroy
Sunday 14 March 2010 - 12:43:25
After three days of turbulent meetings, the Texas Board of Education on Friday approved a social studies curriculum that will put a conservative stamp on history and economics textbooks, stressing the superiority of American capitalism, questioning the Founding Fathers' commitment to a purely secular government and presenting Republican political philosophies in a more positive light. The vote was 10-5 along party lines, with all the Republicans on the board voting for it. The board, whose members are elected, has influence beyond Texas because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks. But in the digital age, that influence has diminished, as technological advances have made it possible for publishers to tailor books to individual states. (03/13/10)
This news item is from ifeminists.com
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