Oklahoma has opened public comment on its proposed new social studies standards, which exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives. The draft standards aim to provide a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum for K-12 students.
Proposed Standards
The proposed standards do not include several concepts championed by former state Superintendent Ryan Walters, such as Bible stories and the identification of “discrepancies” in the 2020 presidential election.
Oklahoma proposes new social studies standards that exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives. Provide your feedback and help shape the future of education in Oklahoma!
Context and Significance
The new proposed standards only include one reference to the Bible as part of a discussion of cultural changes during the late Middle Ages. Christianity appears three times in the publicly available draft, once in reference to European efforts to colonize North America and twice as part of a comparative framework for secondary students alongside other world religions.
The proposed standards are a step in the right direction towards providing a more accurate and inclusive curriculum for all students.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Implications and Applications
The proposed standards have significant implications for educators and students in Oklahoma. By focusing on neutral language and historical context, the standards aim to provide a more accurate and inclusive curriculum for all students.
Key takeaways
- Proposed Standards: Exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives.
- Context and Significance: Aim to provide a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum.
- Implications and Applications: Significant implications for educators and students in Oklahoma.
Looking Ahead
The public comment period for the proposed standards is now open, and educators and community members are encouraged to provide feedback. The Oklahoma State Department of Education will review the comments and make any necessary revisions before submitting the standards to the State Board of Education for approval.
By providing a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum, the proposed standards have the potential to improve the quality of education for all students in Oklahoma. As a parent or educator, you can play a crucial role in shaping the future of education in Oklahoma by providing feedback on the proposed standards.
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References
- EdWeek: Bible Tales, Election Denial Aren't in Okla.'s Proposed Social Studies Standards
