❝ We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills…, critical thinking skills and similar programs… which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority. ❞
From the 2012 Texas State Republican Platform. Don’t forget that Texas education standards are the key factor in determining what textbooks are used nationally. But read the entire platform; you will see why the people who wrote it fear a population of people well trained in critical thinking skills. (via wellthatsjustgreat)

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