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I think it is time to discuss probably what is probably just the first of many Ford blunders in an attempt to appeal to the social conservatives.
Ford is now backpedalling form a total reversal back to the old curriculum but is now saying more parents need to be consulted. This is despite the fact:
I personally feel several thousand parents is a good enough sample size and statistical theory on sample size would also say that is more than sufficient to get an accurate representation. But now Ford wants to waste taxpayer money consulting tens of thousands of parents on the already implemented curriculum. This is nothing but pure pandering to a social conservative base who do not want to see children properly educated and opposition comes from people who have never even read the actual curriculum.
Here is a summary of what is covered in the revised curriculum that Ford just removed. Students will no longer be taught about many things like the dangers of sexting, what makes a healthy relationship, homosexuality, etc. I have personally experienced being taught the old curriculum it is garbage and teaches nothing other than wear a condom and the changes in puberty.
Ford is now backpedalling form a total reversal back to the old curriculum but is now saying more parents need to be consulted. This is despite the fact:
As part of its consultations on the elementary health and physical-education curriculum, which includes sex-ed, the former government sought feedback from 4,000 parents – chosen by principals from representatives on the school councils of every elementary school – in the fall of 2014.
The Liberal government also conducted earlier consultations and focus groups with students, teachers, faculties of education, universities and colleges, in addition to other stakeholders. More than 70 health-related organizations submitted reports and more than 2,400 people provided feedback on the draft curriculum, according to a 2014 news release.
I personally feel several thousand parents is a good enough sample size and statistical theory on sample size would also say that is more than sufficient to get an accurate representation. But now Ford wants to waste taxpayer money consulting tens of thousands of parents on the already implemented curriculum. This is nothing but pure pandering to a social conservative base who do not want to see children properly educated and opposition comes from people who have never even read the actual curriculum.
Here is a summary of what is covered in the revised curriculum that Ford just removed. Students will no longer be taught about many things like the dangers of sexting, what makes a healthy relationship, homosexuality, etc. I have personally experienced being taught the old curriculum it is garbage and teaches nothing other than wear a condom and the changes in puberty.
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