Developing and understanding one’s political ideology is not easy, and usually does not happen overnight. For many students, that development may change with his or her environment, teachers and friends. Also, developing a political ideology is not the most important goal for many students. Many students believe political awareness and being politically active as an adult duty. Students, who often have these feelings, are unaware of their own personal political beliefs. Thus, many students tend to accept the views of their parents or close friends as their own. This process often concludes in a student labeling himself with one political party, while completely supporting views of another party. Accepting the political views of someone else, as one’s own without thought is a major concern for social studies teachers, since a goal of social studies teachers is to help create effective citizens and engage them in effective counsel regarding beliefs and values.
A recent statewide survey showed what Texans think about the intersection of politics and religion with public schools.
The survey showed that Texans are fed up with politicians influencing public schools to promote personal and political views. They want the state board and public schools to just educate Texas students and prepare them to succeed in college and their future careers.
“Texas voters – regardless of political affiliation or ideological views – agree that politics has no place in developing public school curricula,”... “Voters show strong support for ensuring that teachers and scholars can determine curriculum standards for public schools that provide a high quality education and prepare students for the future, without interference from partisan state board members.” (Anna Greenberg of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - http://tfninsider.org/)
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