11.13.05
“Constitution Day”
Another tidbit from the September, 2005 issue of the American Historical Association’s Perspectives - more about the US government mandate for all education institutes to teach the US Constitution on 17 Sept, designated as “Constitution Day.”
I found this heartening:
Some academics and conservative groups remain concerned the Constitution teaching mandate establishes a dangerous precedent for Congress in setting curriculum requirements. According to Becky Timmons, director of government relations at the American Council on Education, “our members find it [the provision] intrusive.” Even conservative groups, which seek to advance patriotism and a better American history curriculum, also criticized the provision, citing the same concern.