As a social studies teacher in the great state of Texas, I can say that I am concerned about some of the changes being called for. Still though, the article that was posted is not entirely accurate, and seems to be stretching the boundaries of truth to make the story more appealing.
The comment about the slave trade is a prime example. The vocabulary term "Triangular Trade" actually did include slavery. By placing the issue of slavery inside the larger Atlantic triangular trade, we get to analyze the role of mercantilism and get into deeper discussions about slavery...not just the "slavery was bad" stuff. There is still plenty of discussion concerning the great work of abolitionists during the Antebellum era and the evils of slavery.
I took a look today at the latest and greatest proposed changes, and can tell you that the only people crying to high heaven were the teachers who worship all things liberal and refuse to teach a balanced approach to the students. Sure there are some blatantly obvious right wing changes that concern us all, but on the whole we, as professionals, will still supplement our instruction to provide a balanced education for our students.
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