It matters not what the current reading list is, the problem is that the power to set the reading list should not reside with the Federal Government.
The book "The Black Swan" by Taleb should be on your reading list. Top down control of anything is a very risky proposition. Bottom up control gives more resilience to error, and allows for innovation to be done safely, that is to be tried on small scales and tested over time.
“It’s not about teachers, it’s about principles. Control of education is not one of the powers granted to the Federal Government.”
I do not have a problem with teachers at all. I have known many in my life (not including teachers I have had in school, I’m talking neighbors, friends, co-workers). All are fine people. The problem is many of the school administrations and, to be honest, not enough parents paying attention to what those admnistrations do as policy.
If you think the reading list doesn’t matter, you are profoundly blind to the facts. And the military is run by top-down control, now isn’t it? If all you can see is “Federal Government BAD” ... I guess I’d have to see if you’re consistent in that by asking your take on abortion and gay marriage. If you are indeed consistent, I’ll take you for a Libertarian, and there’s nothing more to say. If you aren’t, I’ll take you for a hypocrite and there’s nothing more to say.