so, I was asked what I think of this Texas board of Ed revamping of Soc.sci curriculum.
my major problem ( just based on the AP article) is with this paragraph:
"heralding "American exceptionalism" and the U.S. free enterprise system, suggesting it thrives best absent excessive government intervention."
Why do we want to teach children exceptionalism?
Who said we are exceptional? Why not just stress value of hard work and pioneer spirit this country was built on?
we will definitely stop being exceptional if things go as they are now, especially with basic science education ... ..
I totally agree with free enterprise system, but isn't it ideological to state to children about government non-intervention?
Why not just give comparisons of different types of economic systems in the world and then have a debate about pros/cons?
I need to read more on details of Texas decision, will comment more as read along....

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