Meanwhile, back in the heartland:

Republican leaders oppose new social studies standards

GOP leaders of the Minnesota House say new proposed social studies academic standards de-emphasize American successes and American patriotism and should be rejected by Gov. Mark Dayton.

“Among the several deficiencies in these proposed standards is the overall de-emphasis on the contributions of the United States and our economic and political ideals,” said a letter from Rep. Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, the incoming House Minority Leader, and Rep. Kelby Woodard, R-Belle Plaine, who will be the party’s lead on the Education Finance Committee.

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Daudt’s letter said “there is no mention of Osama Bin Laden, the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the global war on terrorism, or even the events of Sept. 11, 2001.”

It’s interesting to see what get’s called out as “American successes and American patriotism.”