Political indoctrination': Parents claim ideological bias in college prep course at California high school
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Parents at La Jolla High School are raising concerns about a college preparation course, claiming it promotes ideological imbalance and political indoctrination, particularly around the Israel-Palestine conflict. They argue that specific readings and discussion materials reflect bias. School authorities, including the San Diego Unified School District spokesman, assert that the course, taught by a San Diego Mesa College professor, is an essential part of the students' college and career readiness, emphasizing that its content is protected by academic freedom and adheres to legal standards.
The course content is protected by academic freedom and does not violate any legal or policy standards set by the San Diego Community College District.
Parents expressed concerns that the college preparation course was promoting ideological bias, particularly regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The La Jolla High School Principal referred all inquiries to the school's spokesman, who defended the course as a commitment to preparing students for college and career.
A group of parents within La Jolla High criticized the political science course, claiming it favors particular ideologies.
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