kids will still learn about Winnie

A furious row has broken out
over a decision to stop schoolchildren learning about Winston Churchill.
The legendary wartime leader was removed by curriculum officials from a list of famous figures today’s kids must study.
But new Schools Minister Ed Balls is opposing the move.
Here he reveals why he will fight them in the classrooms to make sure [...]

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George Washington’s Birthday

Today was George Washington’s birthday, and it is a day to be recognized, even though we’ve rather unsuccessfully, I think, merged both George Washington and Lincoln’s birthday into “President’s Day”. This really detracts from the singular individual and tremendous contributions that each of these men have given our great nation. With the [...]

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