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Questionable Survey in Maryland

Parents are outraged over a survey posted on the Montgomery County School District (Maryland) web site relating to Common Core. The survey has since been deleted because of questions asked of students such as:

 

·         What’s your religion?

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·         Your sexual orientation?

·         Your parents’ political affiliation?

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·         Should “assault rifles” be banned?

·         Who’s to blame for the government shutdown?

 

School district’s public information officer found that the questions resulted from a volunteer project put together by students, but some parents believe some teachers were involved and remain upset. Parents have been warned to be alert for things allegedly associated with Common Core that are at least dubious if not mis-information.

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