Pedagogy divorced from content is a non-starter, as the means and ends are linked. In this case, naive but eager eduinfluencers provide a pedagogical blank check that explicit reactionary actors fill in: Explicit Bible instruction in social studies class with none of that woke stuff.
This is exactly the question I explore here regarding the "Science of Reading" movement: How can groups like Moms For Liberty and right-wing state legislatures rally behind #SoRwww.humanrestorationproject.org/writing/who-...
Literacy doesn’t come in a box, we’ll never find our kids at the bottom of a curriculum package, and there can be no broad support for systemic change that excludes input from and support for teachers...
Oh no! I suppose this is a good reminder to check out the credentials of whoever invites you to speak. I am kind of surprised to see some of these faces connected with that goal. I am also a firm advocate for a middle ground re: direct instruction & inquiry/PBL. Great teaching requires a toolbelt!