Reply #18: Arne Duncan - "School officials should keep politics out of curriculum debates"

[TomCADem]

It is nice to hear the Obama administration condemning this effort to politically indoctrinate kids with an overtly politicized view of history.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37271857/ns/us_news-life/

Educators have blasted the curriculum proposals for politicizing education. Teachers also have said the document is too long and will force students to memorize lists of names rather than thinking critically.

The curriculum dispute contributed to McLeroy's defeat in the March state Republican primary.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan said school officials "should keep politics out" of curriculum debates.

"We do a disservice to children when we shield them from the truth, just because some people think it is painful or doesn't fit with their particular views," Duncan said in a statement. "Parents should be very wary of politicians designing curriculum."