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Board, superintendent defend use of political cartoon in AP U.S. government; board urges parents to follow complaint process
Summary
A public complaint about a political cartoon used in an AP U.S. government lesson prompted discussion at the Oct. 27 meeting. The superintendent said the cartoon was used to teach visual-analysis skills and was recommended by the College Board; the board emphasized that parents should first contact teachers and that formal concerns be referred to
A complaint that a political cartoon used in an AP U.S. government class was biased drew an extended discussion at the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools board meeting on Oct. 27.
Michael Lynch, a resident and parent, said social studies standards require instruction about contemporary political influence and urged fair, standards-based instruction. "Social studies should never be one-sided," Lynch said, noting that analysis of visual sources is part of the Michigan standards.
In response, Superintendent Keith Howell said the cartoon…
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