Right now, the fate of the social studies books your kids could be studying for the next decade is in the hands of just 15 people. They’re school board members in Texas. The curriculum standards they set – and are deciding on now-- are often used by textbook publishers to make books for schools across the country. These books could end up in your child’s backpack in just a few years.More here:
Go Straight to Source in Textbook Fight
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Interesting. There is quite a hot discussion going on there as well.
Being public-schooled myself, I can't recall much that I learned, especially history since that was my naptime (anyone recall Ferris Bueller's Day Off?). But as soon as I finally "matured", I couldn't keep my hands off of history. As for my children, I homeschool. The resources are limitless. Sadly, even some of the Christian publishers are a little lean. I think when it comes to finding history curriculum, "Answers in Genesis" and "Wallbuilders" are great places to start (IMHO). The beauty of homeschooling is that I can supplement or switch at any time when the need arises (not to mention that I love these little boogers more than any teacher possibly could!)
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