Civics, history education are focus of Oklahoma bill

 
BY MEGAN ROLLAND
Published: January 21, 2010

A state representative has filed a bill aimed at ensuring that Oklahoma students learn fundamental principles of the U.S. government.

Rep. Charles Key, R- Oklahoma City , said House Bill 2814 is in response to the results of a survey conducted by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs that showed students were unable to answer basic civics questions.

"That’s so bad, it clearly shows whatever we ar...


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