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Episode 205: Sippy Cup Socialists (with Mike Pesca)
Mar 2, 2024
Mike Pesca joins Katie to discuss California's failed experiment with Woke Kindergarten and the ensuing school board battle. They also touch on Sandwichgate and controversies surrounding the woke kindergarten curriculum.
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- Woke Kindergarten introduced complex and potentially distressing topics to young learners, sparking controversy and highlighting the need for age-appropriate education.
- Discrepancies in educational content suitability were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of considering cognitive development stages in curriculum design.
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The curriculum of Woke Kindergarten included provocative materials such as guiding children through protest scenarios including images of tear gas, engaging kids in topics like challenging the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and abolishing the police to return power 'to the people,' raising questions that are both complex and potentially distressing for young learners.
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