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Peer reviewedGaustad, Edwin S. – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Addresses U.S. public education's continuing unwillingness to deal with religious issues. Suggests that confusion over legalities, embarrassment, and ignorance contribute to the lack of instruction about religion. Examines what students miss when schools ignore religious topics and how students learn less than the whole truth about U.S. history.…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Problems
