I called my kids’ (I have 3 of ‘em) elementary school principal today. She said the kids in 4th grade and under are not being shown the speech at all, and the 5th graders who have government as part of thier curriculum will be taking permission notes home to be signed by thier parents if they wish to watch the speech. If they elect not to watch, they’ll be given other work to do. She was really cool about the whole thing, (she’s a moderate and there are only a few teachers there who are liberals) which helps to confirm that my kids’ school is NOT being overrun by marxists. I think it also helps that we live in a politically conservative area. Thanks for posting the article!
I am a teacher and the past few days have been interesting. My colleagues seem pretty surprised about the latest controversy and the whole district has acted. First we aren’t showing it Tuesday...We’re not allowed to. It will be recorded and the powers that be will review it. The present plan is that the kids won’t see it until Thursday. Those who want can opt out.
Some in our Social Studies Dept. are amused by the whole thing because...well...they teach SOCIAL STUDIES and of all classes it seems strange that this is one venue where they can’t talk about the president’s speech... until Thursday.
Having lived on the front line for 15 years, I don’t think any of you need to worry about the teachers. You will find few of us who want to “indoctrinate” anyone.
Although I’m sure there are some real winners out there.
The President will say what he will and if he says anything out of line, certainly, there will be hell to pay. With all the controversy, it is doubtful that he will say anything beyond, “Do good in school and graduate.”
Meanwhile, as we stew over a speech, legislation continues to discredit good teachers and screw up our public school system.