Tony Atkinson
Sep 25, 2022

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I'd argue that history is an essential if we want to produce informed citizens. The facts of history are there, but the reasons for the actions are just as important, and those reasons were often (not always) ideological. Again, the study of literature - important if people are to understand the culture they're growing up in - will expose children to assorted ideologies. You can't help teaching them, but the approach should be neutral - no statements of 'right' and 'wrong'.

I draw the line at Religous Education, which shou;ld be banned, and at Science teachers allowing concepts such as Creationism to be treated as valid. State education should be entirely secular, as this is the only way to eliminate religious discrimination within schools.

The plural of 'curriculum' is 'curricula'.

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Tony Atkinson
Tony Atkinson

Written by Tony Atkinson

Snapper-up of unconsidered trifles, walker of paths less travelled by. Writer of fanfiction. Player of games. argonaut57@gmail.com

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