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Should Children Learn About 9/11 in School?
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New York City Honor Guard carry a flag found at Ground Zero at the begining of the annual 9/11 memorial service September 11, 2010 in New York City. Credit: Peter Foley, Pool / Getty Images
A touchy subject, to be sure. But the 9/11 attacks are a defining moment in our history.
"To the best of our knowledge, there is absolutely not a state nor union that has any formalized educational program or curriculum in place," Lee Ielpi told CBS News. Ielpi's son was killed in the 9/11 attacks, and he is a founder of the Tribute WTC Visitor's Center, according to the report.
In case you were wondering (as I was) why this subject was coming up in February, the reason is because Saturday, February 26, was the 18th anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
The report, which aired in radio station WCBS 880 AM in New York, was specifically talking about the curriculum in New York City schools. And it is possible, even likely, that many teachers are teaching the events of the the 1993 WTC bombing as well as the horrific events of September 11. And I don't know what is or isn't on the curriculum for other school districts.
So what do you think? Should children learn about 9/11 in school? Or is the subject too difficult to discuss?
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
2-28-2011 @ 4:26PM
Michelle said...Good or bad, it's a big part of our nation's history and should be taught.
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3-02-2011 @ 10:27AM
SHEILA DUGAN said...I do believe they should learn about 9/11. The tragic event has become a big part of our history. As our kids learn about the World Wars, this was a form of war onto our country. 9/11 should never ever be forgotten. By teaching our children about that horrible day will carry the memory on and make sure we never forget.
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3-01-2011 @ 1:44PM
arnie said...Thought this would be of interest to readers.
Since September 2001 I have maintained the "9/11 list-serv" which distributes daily e-mails containing newspaper articles and other relevant information re: 9/11 issues of interest to 9/11 families, 9/11 organizations and interested individuals.
If you would like to 'subscribe' to this free news service - send an e-mail to amkorotkin@aol.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject box.
Arnie
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