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Publication Date: 1992
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Curriculum Challenge from the Religious Right: The "Impressions" Reading Series.
Adler, Louise; Tellez, Kip
Urban Education, v27 n2 p152-73 Jul 1992
Studies curriculum challenges by religious conservatives to the "Impressions" reading series in California. Many parents thought the series promoted satanism, witchcraft, and disrespect toward parents. Data from 22 school districts, 4 of which dropped the series, illustrate the complex nature of such challenges and highlight school district planning issues. (SLD)
Descriptors: Conservatism, Court Litigation, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Policy, Instructional Material Evaluation, Parent Attitudes, Public Schools, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Religious Organizations, School Districts, Textbook Selection, Textbooks, Traditionalism, Whole Language Approach
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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