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Jilly_in_VA

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Sat Apr 23, 2022, 10:47 AM Apr 2022

Textbook with 'divisive teachings' nixed by Virginia board [View all]

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?

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