Thread by @yomeeks

So this happened. Copy a song list from Virginia, and this is what you get. I will make a couple comments from my area of expertise (Science Education) about the Guiding Framework for K-12. It is available, Google it. #ABLeg

https://twitter.com/Jantafrench/status/1338526808426233868

Like all guiding documents it is very non-specific. But, if you believe the UCP is trying to drive conservative bias into the K-12 curriculum there are some veritable freeways available. #ABLeg

First, the document recognizes

"Alberta has a world-renowned tradition of educational excellence."

Yes, it does. And that is partially due to the complex, strong and advanced curriculum presently used. The Minister's job should be not to mess it up. #ABLeg

Next, in the section on science:

"The Curriculum will - be scientifically rigorous, while respecting a variety of beliefs in our pluralistic society;"

This statement is sometimes used to avoid or denigrate the teaching of evolution in science. Not a matter of belief. #ABLeg

Next, still in science:

"Students will learn environmental stewardship and sustainability, with specific factual content about the natural historic and prehistoric cycles of climate change"
#crap #ABLeg

Why link environmental stewardship with the ice ages you ask?

This paves the way for climate change denial. Hey kids, climate changed back in the ice age, what is happening in the last 150 years is perfectly natural! (this isn't true but is often an argument from deniers.) #ABLeg