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Teachers react to state’s deal with PragerU [Video]

Teachers across South Carolina are sharing their thoughts after the state announced a new partnership with a conservative nonprofit organization that allows their videos to be used inside classrooms.State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced a partnership with PragerU on Monday to allow its content to be an optional resource for teachers. However, some teachers are raising concerns about its content.”PragerU is not an educational organization. They’re a YouTube channel,” said Clifford Lee, the vice president of the Greenville County Education Association. “I’m not here to tell students what to believe. I’m here to help them look at situations and information critically and then make up their own minds. The PragerU content doesn’t do that.”Weaver released the following statement to announce the partnership:”As we celebrate Constitution Day, the South Carolina Department of Education reaffirms its commitment to providing an exceptional education for every child. We are thrilled to announce the …

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