Posted on 07/30/2023 12:30:32 PM PDT by 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.
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Goooooooo PARENTS!
Push 'em back, push 'em back
Waaaaaay back!
Alright!
Agreed.
I am not familiar with the PragerU curriculum, but Floridians seems to love it.
Bill Clinton?
You are on the wrong site; You belong at DU. You are clearly a leftist.
You DeSantis cultists are hateful and obnoxious beyond belief.
Shut up, loser.
You’re as wrong as they are. Trump gave us the best economy in a generation, energy independence, rebuilt the military, damn near shut illegal immigration, got much of the wall built all while the rats and his own party spent his entire 4 years trying to destroy him. His appointment were truly awful but much of the blame for that lies with that treasonous scumbag Mitch his little band of rino’s.
Lame comeback. Yawn…
I obviously struck a nerve. You cultists LOVE to dish out the insults but you absolutely CAN NOT take it.
Ummm, whatever happened to supporting positions and seeing which politician pledged to represent voters interests?
Are the American people subjects of their government?
Or possibly American leaders represent the interests of the People.
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