The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

scaeagles · 09-04-2009, 08:37 AM

I was in HS in 1986, but do not recall seeing the Reagan thing, but it shouldn't have happened, particularly since it included those issues.

But like I stated, it isn't the fact that Obama is addressing the kids that I think is problematic. It's primarily the department of ed suggested discussion points that go along with it.

wendybeth · 09-04-2009, 08:47 AM

Suggested discussion points, projects, etc are all geared as an aid to (tired and overworked) teachers, most who welcome guidance in lesson planning for subjects outside their regular curriculum. You should know that pretty much ALL curriculum, public and private, comes with the same type of advice. This is not some new Commy addition to our educational process- like I said before, it's standard. I'll send you a zillion examples from the curriculum sites I use for Tori's school stuff. Ask any teacher- they are not required to follow these suggestions. (Unless specifically directed by the leadership of their school or district, which is rare).

09-04-2009, 08:37 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I was in HS in 1986, but do not recall seeing the Reagan thing, but it shouldn't have happened, particularly since it included those issues. But like I stated, it isn't the fact that Obama is addressing the kids that I think is problematic. It's primarily the department of ed suggested discussion points that go along with it.
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09-04-2009, 08:47 AM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Suggested discussion points, projects, etc are all geared as an aid to (tired and overworked) teachers, most who welcome guidance in lesson planning for subjects outside their regular curriculum. You should know that pretty much ALL curriculum, public and private, comes with the same type of advice. This is not some new Commy addition to our educational process- like I said before, it's standard. I'll send you a zillion examples from the curriculum sites I use for Tori's school stuff. Ask any teacher- they are not required to follow these suggestions. (Unless specifically directed by the leadership of their school or district, which is rare). __________________
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