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2009 Senate Bill 847: Eliminate social studies from Michigan Merit Exam
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- Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D) on September 21, 2009, to eliminate the social studies component of the Michigan Merit Exam for 9th graders.
- Referred to the Senate Education Committee on September 21, 2009.
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1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 847 (Eliminate social studies from Michigan Merit Exam ) by FreeSpeaker on February 11, 2010That which is not not tested will not be taught.
Social studies, which embraces geography, history, civics and economics is an important area of knowledge and understanding for meaningful and responsible participation in our social-political-governmental system. It should be emphasized, not played down in our public schools.
This is more legislation aimed at weakening the Michigan public school curriculum, and should be rejected.
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Social Studies seems like a very important measurement for a 9th graders achievment assessment. I oppose this bill.
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Tfarrari, you have it right. Thank you.
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