Florida approves K-12 social studies textbooks after pressing publishers to tweak content

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LAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Department of Education as of Tuesday approved dozens of social studies textbooks for use in local schools after initially rejecting many over content the DeSantis administration found objectionable. Pu

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lishers in many cases tweaked the content in their books after an initial review from the state, according to the state’s education agency. St

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te education officials flagged several potential textbooks for “political indoctrination,” including one lesson urging parents to speak with their children about kneeling during the National Anthem as a symbol representing America. Publishers also amended some of the books at Florida’s urging, such as removing a

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