To: Wayners who wrote (142 ) 2/6/2013 2:29:18 PM From: joseffy Read Replies (1) | Respond to Texas 6th graders assigned to design flag for new socialist nation CSCOPE FEBRUARY 4, 2013BY: JOE NEWBY examiner.com Sixth-grade children in many Texas public schools are being tasked with designing flags for a new socialist nation as part of the state's curriculum, EAG News reported Monday. "Notice socialist/communist nations use symbolism on their flags representing various aspects of their economic system. Imagine a new socialist nation is creating a flag and you have been put in charge of creating a flag," says a lesson plan being used as part of CSCOPE, the curriculum being used by over 70 percent of Texas school districts. "Use symbolism to represent aspects of socialism / communism on your flag. What kind of symbolism/colors would you use?" the lesson plan asks.Associated Press , witnesses told the Texas Senate Education Committee last week that the program promotes liberal values they described as "anti-Christian at best and openly socialist at worst." "Committee Chairman Dan Patrick, R-Houston, called it 'a mess.' One witness compared the system to 'mind control,' and an algebra teacher wept as he described quitting because he felt he was 'aiding and abetting a crime' by using CSCOPE in his classroom," the AP reported. Texas CSCOPE Review was even harsher in its criticism, accusing Obama of "teaching our children how wonderful socialism is and that communism is even better.""CSCOPE is the prelude to having the Obama Common Core Standards in our schools. Review shows a graphic used in the curriculum and says that it promotes communism to young children. "no one is allowed to view the CSCOPE lessons except teachers who had to sign a gag-order not to tell anyone about the content of the lessons." defended the program. "It's built by teachers, designed by teachers and that's what's powerful about CSCOPE," Lebay said.
