Oklahoma State Education Department Proposes New Standards Based on Biblical Ideals

SOURCE www.ibtimes.com
Oklahoma's State Department of Education is proposing new standards for social science lessons at the K-12 level that would base teaching on biblical ideals, aiming to have them approved by 2025. The standards would impact history, geography, economics, and civics instruction.

Key Points

  • New standards proposed for social science lessons at K-12 level in Oklahoma
  • Aiming to include biblical ideals in history, geography, economics, and civics instruction
  • State Superintendent Ryan Walters supports the new standards
  • Standards open to public comments and criticism

Pros

  • Teaching the historical impact of Christianity
  • Emphasizing the principles that made America great
  • Providing full and true context of the nation's founding

Cons

  • Potential bias in teaching based on religious beliefs
  • Controversial integration of religious teachings in public education