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education2 years ago

Temecula School Board Under Fire for Controversial Actions.

Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have urged the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education to provide information regarding its process and decision-making related to the Board's decision to reject the Social Studies Alive program for grades 1 through 5. The curriculum, recommended by district staff and adopted by the State Board of Education, is in line with the FAIR Act's requirements. Attorney General Bonta has sent a letter expressing concern over the Board's actions and seeking information regarding its decision. The letter emphasizes that local educational agencies have a legal obligation to implement a social sciences curriculum highlighting the contributions of various groups, including gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.

via Office of Governor Gavin Newsom|
#california#discrimination#education
education2 years ago

Florida's Controversial Rejection of Social Studies Content and Textbooks

Florida's Department of Education rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law." The move comes as Republican lawmakers, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have made widespread efforts to restrict how racism and history are taught in schools. The examples of rejected material include references to taking a knee, social justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Critics argue that the decision restricts students' access to information and ideas and erases important historical facts.

via CNN|
#censorship#education#florida
education2 years ago

Florida Takes a Hard Stance on Social Studies Textbooks

Florida education officials have rejected dozens of social studies textbooks and approved 66 of 101 submissions after publishers made revisions requested by the state. Changes made by publishers included removing references to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, changing a question mentioning "social justice issues" in the Hebrew Bible to refer to "key principles," and altering descriptions of socialism and communism. The rejected materials included books on U.S. history, the Holocaust, psychology, and more. This is not the first time the administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has intervened on matters of curriculum in K-12 education.

via NPR|
#curriculum#education#florida
education2 years ago

Florida's Controversial Approvals and Rejections of Social Studies Textbooks.

The Florida Department of Education has approved a list of 66 social studies textbooks for K-12 schools after publishers made changes to comply with the state's "rigorous standards." The approval process comes as Governor Ron DeSantis has made pushing against "wokeness" in education a top priority. Examples of changes made to the textbooks include removing references to Black Lives Matter and George Floyd, and altering language around socialism. The state previously banned math textbooks for references to "prohibited topics" like critical race theory and social emotional learning.

via The Hill|
#censorship#curriculum#education
education2 years ago

Florida's Controversial Approvals and Bans of K-12 Textbooks and Books on Social Issues

Florida's Department of Education has approved dozens of social studies textbooks for use in local schools after initially rejecting many over content the DeSantis administration found objectionable. Publishers in many cases tweaked the content in their books after an initial review from the state, according to the state’s education agency. The textbook adoption process for social studies was expected to face intense scrutiny in Florida following the state education agency denying dozens of proposed math textbooks last year for containing “impermissible” content, including lessons on critical race theory.

via POLITICO|
#education#florida#ron-desantis
education2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Florida's Social Studies Textbooks

Florida has rejected 35 social studies textbooks and edited dozens more, removing content on topics like the Black Lives Matter movement, socialism, and why some citizens "take a knee" during the national anthem. Governor Ron DeSantis has campaigned against what he describes as "woke indoctrination" in the classroom. The state's education department said that the rejected textbooks contained "inaccurate material, errors, and other information that was not aligned with Florida law." The approved list of social studies textbooks will have a significant impact on how history is taught to nearly 3 million Florida public school students.

via The New York Times|
#censorship#education#florida
education2 years ago

The Alarming State of History and Civics Education in the US

U.S. children's test scores in social studies, math, and reading have all dropped since the beginning of the pandemic, with eighth graders' scores in U.S. history and civics down to where they were back in the 1990s, according to the Nation's Report Card. Experts attribute the drop to COVID-19, culture wars in schools, and a lack of resources for the subjects. The lack of quality social studies education stems from decades of fights that have prioritized other subjects and caused a lack of resources for civics and U.S. history. The lack of civic education can lead to more divisiveness in the country.

via The Hill|
#civics#covid-19#education
education2 years ago

U.S. Students Struggle with History and Civics Proficiency, NAEP Scores Reveal

National test scores in the US show a significant drop in students' knowledge of US history and a modest decline in civics, a trend that has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The pandemic has accelerated this decline, with a growing number of students falling below basic standards. The dip in civics performance was smaller but notable, and it was the first decline since the test began being administered in the late 1990s. The decline in history scores is due to a continuing de-emphasis on social studies instruction, which has been amplified during the pandemic. Experts warn that a base knowledge in history and civics is critical for students to become engaged, informed citizens.

via The New York Times|
#civics#education#social-studies
education2 years ago

South Dakota Board Passes Controversial Social Studies Standards

South Dakota's Board of Education Standards voted 5-2 to implement new social studies standards starting Fall 2025, despite opposition from educators and school boards. The proposed standards have been controversial due to concerns about age appropriateness, rote memorization, and the amount of standards. The seven-member board, appointed by the governor, faced criticism for lacking certification to teach or be an administrator in an accredited school in South Dakota. The new standards will be implemented over a two-year process.

via KELOLAND.com|
#board-of-education#education#education-standards
education2 years ago

"Florida's Controversial Book Bans Under Scrutiny"

Florida is reviewing social studies textbooks for "prohibited topics" as part of Governor Ron DeSantis's campaign against "woke indoctrination" in public schools, particularly when it comes to race and gender. Publishers have been accused of "promoting their bias" by a conservative education group, and at least two publishers declined to participate altogether. One publisher created multiple versions of its social studies material, softening or eliminating references to race, even in the story of Rosa Parks, as it sought to gain approval in Florida. The state is expected to announce its textbook decisions in the coming weeks.

via The New York Times|
#critical-race-theory#education#florida