One person even said when they're going to class and they see an (they call them old critters), they shake their heads and snicker. Can you believe some people really think this?
What's the point? You'll just forget it next week anyway. Plus, anything you learn today will be outdated next month even if you did remember it. You can't even learn the more comp... moreWhat's the point? You'll just forget it next week anyway. Plus, anything you learn today will be outdated next month even if you did remember it. You can't even learn the more complicated things, so why bother. You'll only reach beginner level at best.
This is in Texas state news. Hispanics in Houston are extremely irate. They are the ones calling it racist, as well as Hispanics from El Paso and San Antonio. The publisher says th... moreThis is in Texas state news. Hispanics in Houston are extremely irate. They are the ones calling it racist, as well as Hispanics from El Paso and San Antonio. The publisher says they aren't reading the textbook right. (Ha!) They are taking a group to protest in front of the capital in Austin.
It is surprising that this conservative right wing state even is adopting any minority history textbook! That is progress.
People here are still upset about the Civil War! Some fly the confederate flag.
For example, if you chose literature over science as your field of study, have you kept yourself updated with science (albeit not very deeply) with so much information available on... moreFor example, if you chose literature over science as your field of study, have you kept yourself updated with science (albeit not very deeply) with so much information available on the internet?
Likewise, if you had chosen science over literature, do you read modern literature to keep yourself up-to-date with current writing styles?
