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Socialism In Our Schools — In The Tank Podcast #527
The Heartland Institute in its In The Tank Podcast covers socialism in our schools—how bad it really is—and how to counter it.
February 19, 2026
Curriculum Standards Should Mandate that Teachers Teach the Truth About Socialism
As a long-time libertarian and former public high school teacher, I generally resist mandates designed to micromanage how educators perform their craft.
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Teaching the Truth About Socialism in America’s Public Schools
In the United States, nearly 50 million students, about 90 percent of total K-12 student enrollment, annually attend public schools. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly called the Nation’s Report Card, reported that, “In 2022, the average civics score at eighth grade decreased by 2 points compared to 2018.” This was a significant development […]
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