Culture Wars Hit History Classes in Texas

Wall Street Journal by Stephanie Simon | Jul. 15, 2009 (News Report)

The curriculum culture wars have taken a new twist, with a brewing controversy in Texas about how much of the Bible belongs in American history. Full Story »

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Andrew B
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 by Andrew B - Jul. 18, 2009

This article brings more focus to the ongoing debate that some states are having over educational standards and the role of religion in education. Texas is only the most recent state to have its academic standards fall prey to religious interests.

I can't believe that there even is a debate on what belongs in science classrooms. Furthermore, while the debates over historical focus and viewpoint are valid and necessary, the goals of the religious groups (to teach history from a "Christian" point of view) are asinine. Ridiculous

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