In May, Ohio Republicans introduced House Bill 103 that, if passed, would create new standards for how social studies is taught in K-12 classrooms statewide. The legislation would create a task force appointed by state legislators and the governor to develop social studies and civics curriculum for students using the conservative-leaning American Birthright model. Ohio Democrats and opponents of the bill claim the proposed legislation’s new standards are biased and the latest battle in the culture wars.
On Cincinnati Edition, we learn more about the proposed changes and how the bill would impact Ohio students and educators if passed.
Guests:
- Sarah J. Kaka, Ph.D., assistant professor of education and education department, Ohio Wesleyan University
- Howard Wilkinson, WVXU senior political analyst
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