Textbook with 'divisive teachings' nixed by Virginia board

[Jilly_in_VA]

Virginia school board has decided against buying some new social studies textbooks because of concerns that one of the books encourages “divisive teachings,” including critical race theory.

The Virginian-Pilot reports that the Williamsburg-James City County school board voted 4-3 on Tuesday to not purchase the books. The textbook of concern is “Government in America: People, Politics and Policy.”

It is often used in government and politics classes. One citizen claimed it was biased and left-leaning. Another said the cover photograph was a form of indoctrination.

The photo is of a protest outside the U.S. Capitol with signs reading, “Stop killing Black people.” Students are currently using textbooks that are 12 years old.

https://www.whsv.com/2022/04/22/textbook-with-divisive-teachings-nixed-by-virginia-board/
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Dumb, Williamsburg, very dumb. Kids that age are living it but can't read about it?

[walkingman]

1. A small segment of white people are making the white race

look like absolutely blathering numbskulls.

[OldBaldy1701E]

3. a 'small' segment? (n/t)

[walkingman]

4. I'm not really sure that many people of any race are for this book

banning. I think our politics have become mostly cult like and it is awfully hard to break away from the cult. I did it with religion but it took me years to convince myself that it was just not for me. I fear our country will suffer a lot more before we ever wake up....if it ever happens.

So sad that we choose how to live basically and we make these kind of choices.

[Claire Oh Nette]

2. Check it for yourself

https://www.kenton.kyschools.us/userfiles/1175/Classes/52380/Chapter%20Summaries%20Edition13.pdf