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Related: About this forumNew standards for textbook selection panels OK’d by state board bring mixed reactions
http://kdhnews.com/military/new-standards-for-textbook-selection-panels-ok-d-by-state/article_f4cc29d4-8d5a-11e3-88ab-0017a43b2370.htmlNew standards for textbook selection panels OKd by state board bring mixed reactions
Posted: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 4:30 am
Sarah Rafique | Herald staff writer
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Not everyone has to be a Christian, but not everyone has to be spoon-fed (about evolution) either, she said. It should be up to the parent or the children. ... (Education) is not a pill that you open wide and swallow; its supposed to tickle the brain of the child, make them interested and make them learn more.
Jenkins plans to contact her local representatives to discuss the Texas Board of Educations recent approval of tighter rules on the volunteer-based citizen panels that review proposed textbooks.
Although the 15-member board approves textbooks for school districts to use, objections raised by reviewers can influence its decision.
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At the state level, Texas education board member David Bradley said he did his best to insert language mitigating what was approved. But, he said, Liberals are really trying to make it difficult for Christians and conservatives to have a voice in public education.
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New standards for textbook selection panels OK’d by state board bring mixed reactions (Original Post)
unhappycamper
Feb 2014
OP
The SMEAR: "Liberals are really trying to make it difficult for Christians..."
IllinoisBirdWatcher
Feb 2014
#1
Liberals are making it difficult to implement a Handsmaid's Tale educational system
stg81
Feb 2014
#2
IllinoisBirdWatcher
(2,315 posts)1. The SMEAR: "Liberals are really trying to make it difficult for Christians..."
At every chance, these TeaPublicans try to reinforce their falsehood that Liberals and Christians are two mutually exclusive groups.
Liberals follow the teachings of Jesus.
Self-styled "christians" do not.
stg81
(351 posts)2. Liberals are making it difficult to implement a Handsmaid's Tale educational system
DhhD
(4,695 posts)3. Relic of the past still on the agenda of some today. No melting pot and boys wearing the uniform
under the command of a male teacher.
Mixed Reaction?
DamnYankeeInHouston
(1,365 posts)4. Hurrah for level headed liberals.
DamnYankeeInHouston
(1,365 posts)5. Hurrah for level headed liberals.