Power to the Parents? The Culture Wars Come to School
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex issue of parental rights in education through this thought-provoking panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the recent proliferation of parental bills of rights across the United States, examining their impact on public schools, curriculum limitations, and book removals. Analyze the underlying motivations behind these initiatives and consider whether they reflect genuine disagreements about national historical narratives or educational directions. Investigate how these laws are affecting schools, legal frameworks, and political landscapes. Join experts Renee DiResta, David French, Jane Coaston, and Esau McCaulley as they dissect the tension between parental empowerment and the culture wars in education, offering insights into potential solutions and the broader implications for American society.
Syllabus
Power to the Parents? The Culture Wars Come to School
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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