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To: Biggirl
The "progressive" meme never includes an acknowledgement of that movement's decades-long coercive role in creating an environment for such violence (whether by gun or other means) now on display?

That so-called "liberal/progressive" movement intentionally diminished the role of parents and schools in teaching students about their Creator-endowed rights and responsibilities, their individual role as citizens in their communities, and the character training which once was the goal and aim of education in America

Do older readers of this thread remember when such character training was a part of the school day? Do any now retired teachers remember when the National Education Association provided booklets and other materials based on Biblical teachings and America's founding documents in order to teach children their rights and responsibilities as good citizens?

Perhaps an examination of this web site may refresh the minds of such teachers. Or, perhaps a reading of this factual account of NEA publications may enlighten others who are younger to understand the degree to which the "progressive" control of education in America may have contributed to our current dilemma.

"Ideas have consequences." - Weaver

5 posted on 10/02/2015 8:55:41 AM PDT by loveliberty2
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To: loveliberty2

You are absolutely correct and have identified the crux. That’s why home schooling has become more and more popular. There is also a movement to restore classical principles to education, affirming the benefits and beauty of Western Civilation.


12 posted on 10/02/2015 9:10:56 AM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (Diversity is Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sharing the same jail cell.)
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To: loveliberty2
Education, in Western Civilization, was foremost the instruction of Christan virtue. Only very recently did it transform into the teaching of "stuff," until now, when it has gone full circle and become instruction in humanist virtue and historical materialism.

They don't even seem to try to hard to teach the "stuff" like math and language anymore.

23 posted on 10/02/2015 10:16:25 AM PDT by Trailerpark Badass (There should be a whole lot more going on than throwing bleach, said one woman.)
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