Florida adopts PragerU curriculum for K-12 classrooms

The Capitolist ^ | July 28th 2023 | Caden DeLisa

[Jacquerie]

The Florida Board of Education became the first state education agency to approve the use of PragerU’s conservative curriculum in public schools, the organization confirmed to The Capitolist on Friday.

PragerU, a nonprofit organization, produces video, magazine, and book resources as an alternative to what they perceive as the dominant left-wing ideology prevalent in culture, media, and education. The group’s stated mission is to “provide a free alternative to the prevailing left-wing narratives in schools,” according to its website.

According to the group, the current education system “prioritizes pushing radical activism over imparting factual knowledge, leading to concerns about students’ academic performance.” To address these issues, PragerU has introduced PragerU Kids content, which they are now bringing to classrooms.

“In the past, teachers have been disciplined for showing our content in their classrooms so we are thrilled that Florida has become the first state to officially approve PragerU Kids as an optional resource that teachers can use in K-12 classrooms without fear of being reprimanded beginning this school year,” said Melissa Nystrom, a communications specialist for PragerU.

The decision comes as Florida implements new academic standards for Black history classes following the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which restricts teachings about systemic racism and prohibits educators from suggesting that people are “privileged or oppressed” based solely on their race, national origin, or sex. Despite PragerU’s approval as an educational vendor in Florida, the organization is not accredited and does not offer degrees.

“The best part about our lessons is that parents will no longer be in the dark about what their kids are learning in schools since all of our resources are available on our website. More transparency for parents and more resources for teachers is a major win for children’s education,” Nystrom continued.

[11th_VA]

Wow !!!

[iamgalt]

For those who think DeSantis is just another rino tool I suggest you read this story. Name another Governor even considering doing this.

[Captainpaintball]

Excellent.

[Captainpaintball]

Exactly. I can name a fat egotistical president who made tons of promises, never delivered on them, (or had them reversed immediately upon LOSING his office) and who was surrounded by morons and backstabbers who would have never come up with things like this in 1000 years.

[ChessExpert]

That is great news.

[Dilbert San Diego]

So is this story, going to be a springboard, for more fighting about this Trump vs. DeSantis situation?

[desertsolitaire]

Concern trolls showing their deeply felt concern for Republicans’ choice of candidate.

[desertsolitaire]

Is that you, Chuck Todd?

[Joe Brower]

Dilbert San Diego muses, "So is this story, going to be a springboard, for more fighting about this Trump vs. DeSantis situation?"

Hopefully, not. DeSantis is only mentioned once in the entire article, and that is in disparaging remarks from Florida Education Association President and professional groomer enabler Andrew Spar. Sounds like having some of the "right enemies" to me.

Of course, sane reasoning doesn't seem to be a strong point of the rabid "TRUMP OR DIE!!" supporters here in FR, so don't be surprised of they show up. I have come to mostly ignore them, which is better treatment than they deserve.

This is great news. It cannot be painted any other way.

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[philman_36]

That DeSantis guy, he sure did a good jo...
What's that you say?
The Florida Board of Education did it?

Never mind.
/sarcasm

[Joe Brower]

FRiend, please remember Reagan's 11th commandment.

Trump did all he could. He never countered on being outnumbered 1,000 to 1. And he totally underestimated the conniving and treacherous nature of the legions of swamp dwellers he found himself surrounded by. Just my two cents.

[dfwgator]

FRiend, please remember Reagan's 11th commandment.

That was before the Left started infiltrating the Republican Party.

[Joe Brower]

DeSantis' influence was instrumental in reforming the FL BOE over the last couple of years.

Read all about it.

[Joe Brower]

"That was before the Left started infiltrating the Republican Party. "

Point taken. But Trump was not among them.

[deport]

Well you have to live with what you elect as to being the
leader and gov’t leaders. They are chosen via the ballot
thus you get what the voters choose. Life’s a bitch at times.

Do the best with your 3 score and 10 and prepare for after
life as you see fit.

[GOPJ]

The best part about our lessons is that parents will no longer be in the dark about what their kids are learning in schools since all of our resources are available on our website.

Thank YOU Gov. DeSantis...

[philman_36]

I can understand the conflict.
Our students deserve to learn honest history

The irony is mind numbing.
Got to go with "The De" on this one.
He's doing his job there.

I doubt anybody could get it done nationally.

[philman_36]

See 18.

[Joe Brower]

Sorry, in a hurry and didn’t note the sarcasm tag. That link I posted has more good news that I thought it would, though. Fun reading. Maybe other folks will read it and change their minds. Hey, stranger things have happened!