"Freedom of choice is an important value. But without common foundations, it can lead to people shouting one another down. An educational model that leaves no room for a core curriculum shaped by the demands of 21st-century democracies leaves students woefully ill equipped for dealing with disagreements."

Opinion: By Abandoning Civics, Colleges Help Create Culture Wars

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/opinion/colleges-civics-core-curriculum-culture-wars.html via NYT
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#Civics #WesternCiv #HigherEducation

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida
Has a conservative vision to honor
He wants Western Civ
Plus much less diversity
And tenure put under attack again

#flgov #desantis #education #westernciv #diversity #tenure #limerick #poetry

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/31/us/governor-desantis-higher-education-chris-rufo.html