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Florida's New Curriculum: Teaching the Dangers of Communism

11/15/2025

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The Florida Board of Education approved new social studies standards reshaping how communism is taught.
The curriculum is influenced by the conservative Heritage Foundation and emphasizes the dangers of communism, covering Cuba, Venezuela, China, and the former Soviet Union.
Critics, including educators, argue the standards impose bias on students.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring instruction on communism's consequences and set November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.

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The Florida Board of Education approved new social studies standards reshaping how communism is taught.
The curriculum is influenced by the conservative Heritage Foundation and emphasizes the dangers of communism, covering Cuba, Venezuela, China, and the former Soviet Union.
Critics, including educators, argue the standards impose bias on students.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law requiring instruction on communism's consequences and set November 7 as Victims of Communism Day.