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October 4, 1949
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A Virginia legislative commission reported to Gov. William M. Tuck that college freshmen show 'deplorable ignorance' of state history and government due to inadequate teaching in schools, violating state laws. The State Department of Education is revising its curriculum.
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With Virginia?
RICHMOND, Va. (ANP)- In a report to Gov. William M. Tuck, a legislative commission indicated a "deplorable ignorance" of Virginia history among college freshmen in nine colleges in the state.
The report was the result of a test on Virginia history and government given to 1344 college freshmen. The commission stated that almost no Virginia history and government are taught in the schools. This is contrary to state laws.
Continuing its report, the group declared that the more than 80 years since the civil war ended are practically ignored.
The State Department of Education is revising its curriculum to meet the objections.
With Virginia?
RICHMOND, Va. (ANP)- In a report to Gov. William M. Tuck, a legislative commission indicated a "deplorable ignorance" of Virginia history among college freshmen in nine colleges in the state.
The report was the result of a test on Virginia history and government given to 1344 college freshmen. The commission stated that almost no Virginia history and government are taught in the schools. This is contrary to state laws.
Continuing its report, the group declared that the more than 80 years since the civil war ended are practically ignored.
The State Department of Education is revising its curriculum to meet the objections.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Virginia History
Education Report
Curriculum Revision
College Freshmen
State Laws
What entities or persons were involved?
William M. Tuck
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Key Persons
William M. Tuck
Outcome
state department of education revising curriculum
Event Details
Legislative commission reported deplorable ignorance of Virginia history and government among 1344 college freshmen in nine colleges, due to almost no teaching in schools contrary to state laws; post-Civil War era ignored.