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WHAT IS THE PRAGERU CURRICULUM AND OF COURSE FLORIDA APPROVES USE IN SCHOOLS

WHAT IS THE PRAGERU CURRICULUM AND OF COURSE FLORIDA APPROVES USE IN SCHOOLS 

Breaking news! Ron DuhSantis' Florida Department of Miseducation has struck again! In their latest move, they have approved the use of PragerU's curriculum in Florida schools. Yes, you read that right, PragerU, the conservative non-profit organization that produces short videos on a variety of political and cultural topics. It's like letting Fox News teach your kids about politics.

Now, I know what you're thinking, "What could go wrong?" Well, let me tell you, a lot! Candace Owens, a regular contributor to PragerU, once said "Slavery was not invented by White people." I mean, come on, who needs facts when you have alternative facts, am I right?

In another video, the narrator says "There is no such thing as gender-affirming care. You cannot affirm something that does not exist." Wow, just wow. I guess all those transgender people are just figments of our imagination. Who knew?

But hey, don't worry, PragerU's curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including history, economics, foreign affairs, and philosophy. And the videos are typically 5-10 minutes long, so your kids won't get bored. I mean, who needs an actual education when you can watch a cartoon version of history?

The curriculum also includes a number of interactive resources, such as quizzes and discussion questions. Because nothing says "I'm learning" like a multiple-choice quiz.

But wait, there's more! PragerU's curriculum has been praised by some for providing students with a different perspective on current events. Yes, because what we really need is more conservative propaganda in our schools.

However, the curriculum has also been criticized for being biased and for promoting misinformation. But who needs facts when you have feelings? Am I right?

Some of the key concepts that PragerU's curriculum teaches include the importance of American exceptionalism, the dangers of socialism and communism, the need for limited government, the importance of traditional values, and the threat of radical Islam. Because nothing says "I'm open-minded" like demonizing an entire religion.

PragerU's curriculum has been approved for use in Florida public schools. However, the curriculum has also been banned from some school districts, such as Loudoun County, Virginia. Because some people still believe in facts and not alternative facts.

In conclusion, if you want your kids to have a well-rounded education, I suggest you steer clear of PragerU's curriculum. But if you want them to be indoctrinated with conservative propaganda and alternative facts, then by all means, go ahead and let them watch those cartoons. Just don't be surprised when they start spouting off nonsense at the dinner table.

Florida allows teachers to use conservative PragerU curriculum in classrooms https://www.wesh.com/article/prageru-florida-schools/44654207 

PragerU curriculum will be allowed in Florida schools, but what is it? https://www.pnj.com/story/news/education/2023/07/26/prageru-curriculum-florida-schools-explainer/70472668007/ 

Right-Wing PragerU Says Florida Is First State to Permit Its ‘Curriculum’ in Schools https://www.thedailybeast.com/right-wing-prageru-says-florida-is-first-state-to-permit-its-curriculum-in-schools 

"This is what indoctrination of students actually looks like": Florida PragerU curriculum comes under fire, sparks concern online https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-this-indoctrination-students-actually-looks-like-florida-prageru-curriculum-comes-fire-sparks-concern-online