# Curriculum on The No Agenda Show Curriculum comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [Common Core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [Department Of Education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [1619 Project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1619-project.md), [Activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), [Arne Duncan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arne-duncan.md), [Barcodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcodes.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### High School Science Curriculum and Carbon - **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-31 - **Time:** 2:33:50–2:35:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/high-school-science-curriculum-and-carbon.md A high school biology teacher from Washington state writes in to describe being instructed to teach that "carbon" (rather than carbon dioxide) is an evil particle. He expresses frustration with the politicization of science education but notes that high school students remain open to counter-ideas before they are "turned" by university environments. Keywords: vashon high school, [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), science curriculum ### Ethnic Studies Curriculum and Palestine Toolkit - **Episode:** [1621: Haley's Comment](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-31 - **Time:** 1:15:23–1:18:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1621-haley-s-comment/chapter/ethnic-studies-curriculum-and-palestine-toolkit.md The Coalition for Liberated Ethnic Studies released a "Palestine Toolkit" for educators, providing lesson plans that accuse Israel of genocide and encourage student activism. The curriculum promotes tactics such as blocking traffic and sending petitions to elected officials, drawing criticism for its extreme political stance. Keywords: coalition for liberated ethnic studies, palestine toolkit, [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), school curriculum, [genocide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide.md) ### New Jersey Education Association, Parental Extremism Ad - **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-21 - **Time:** 16:17–20:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/new-jersey-education-association-parental-extremism-ad.md The New Jersey Education Association released a video advertisement labeling parents who protest at school board meetings as "extremists." The union is facing backlash for using footage of out-of-state protests to characterize local opposition to Governor Phil Murphy’s new K-5 LGBTQ-themed sex education standards. Keywords: [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), njea, [school boards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-boards.md), lgbtq curriculum, [phil murphy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-murphy.md) ### Oxford University, Decolonizing Imperial Measurements - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 1:54:09–1:55:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/oxford-university-decolonizing-imperial-measurements.md Oxford University is considering a plan to "decolonize" its curriculum by teaching that Imperial measurements like miles, inches, and pounds are deeply tied to the history of the British Empire. The initiative aims to make science and social science teaching less Eurocentric by adding diverse voices to the history of measurement. Keywords: [oxford university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oxford-university.md), imperial measurements, [colonialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colonialism.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md), [science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science.md) ### Anti-Racist Curriculum, Fourth of July Knowledge and Teacher Activism - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 2:24:45–2:27:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/anti-racist-curriculum-fourth-of-july-knowledge-and-teacher-activism.md A video from a college campus reveals that many students are unable to identify the significance of the Fourth of July or the year of American independence. Two teachers interviewed on camera admitted to bypassing standard curricula to teach "anti-racism" and Black Lives Matter activism to elementary and middle school students. The hosts argue this shift in education is the root cause of declining civic knowledge. Keywords: [fourth of july](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-of-july.md), [civics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civics.md), anti-racist, [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md) ### Illinois Proposal to Halt History Classes for Curriculum Review - **Episode:** [1266: 33 Cases](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-06 - **Time:** 2:41:32–2:46:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1266-33-cases/chapter/illinois-proposal-to-halt-history-classes-for-curriculum-review.md Education and political leaders in Evanston, Illinois, called for a temporary halt to history instruction in state schools until a new, alternative curriculum can be decided upon. The proposal follows national debates over the 1619 Project and the role of traditional historical figures like Christopher Columbus. Critics argue that stopping history classes is an extreme measure that threatens educational standards. Keywords: [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), evanston, history curriculum, [1619 project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1619-project.md), [christopher columbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christopher-columbus.md) ### Austin ISD Sex Ed Curriculum, Gender Identity, and Drag Kings - **Episode:** [1190: Olive Theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-17 - **Time:** 1:40:29–1:47:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1190-olive-theory/chapter/austin-isd-sex-ed-curriculum-gender-identity-and-drag-kings.md The Austin Independent School District (AISD) approved a controversial new sexual education curriculum for students in grades three through eight. The curriculum, which includes lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation, was met with dueling protests and the arrest of a transgender activist. A specific classroom example is discussed where a guest speaker explains the concept of being a "drag king" and gender fluidity to young children. Keywords: austin isd, [sex education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-education.md), [gender identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gender-identity.md), [planned parenthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-parenthood.md), [transgender](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transgender.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md) ### Dutch Education Crisis and Teacher Administrative Burden - **Episode:** [1188: Greta Doomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-10 - **Time:** 9:12–12:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1188-greta-doomberg/chapter/dutch-education-crisis-and-teacher-administrative-burden.md The Netherlands is facing a shortage of 6,600 teachers as professionals exit the field due to excessive administrative data entry and rigid digital curricula. Schools are described as computerized factories where teachers must maintain constant digital profiles on students. Protests are planned as class sizes reach 50 students and educators lose autonomy over teaching methods. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [teacher shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/teacher-shortage.md), digital curriculum ### Decline of Western Civilization Courses in Universities - **Episode:** [880: Promise to Prosecute](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute.md) - **Published:** 2016-11-24 - **Time:** 1:01:07–1:06:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/880-promise-to-prosecute/chapter/decline-of-western-civilization-courses-in-universities.md Two professors discuss the removal of Western Civilization courses from major American university curricula. They argue that by failing to teach the foundations of the West, schools are leaving students without a cultural foundation, making them susceptible to "social justice" ideologies. Only a small fraction of the 3,000 major U.S. colleges still require these courses. Keywords: [western civilization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/western-civilization.md), [higher education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/higher-education.md), [texas tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas-tech.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md) ### CNN Student News, Terror Coverage for Middle and High Schools - **Episode:** [699: 50 Shades of Terror](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-26 - **Time:** 23:43–26:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/699-50-shades-of-terror/chapter/cnn-student-news-terror-coverage-for-middle-and-high-schools.md CNN Student News, hosted by Carl Azuz, featured coverage of Al-Shabaab terror threats for middle and high school classrooms. The report detailed the group's links to al-Qaeda and their calls for attacks on shopping malls in the U.S., UK, and Canada. The hosts question the psychological impact of presenting ten minutes of terror-related news to children in an educational setting. Keywords: carl azuz, cnn student news, [al-shabaab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-shabaab.md), school curriculum, [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md) ### Common Core, Kindergarten Math, and Teacher Scripting - **Episode:** [607: Big Sandy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy.md) - **Published:** 2014-04-10 - **Time:** 29:41–34:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/607-big-sandy/chapter/common-core-kindergarten-math-and-teacher-scripting.md Three teachers testified before Congress regarding the negative impacts of the Common Core curriculum, specifically criticizing the "scripted" nature of lessons. One teacher described kindergarten math requirements that include advanced vocabulary like "isosceles triangles" and "rhombuses" which she argues are developmentally inappropriate. The hosts discuss the shift toward abstract math concepts at the pre-K and kindergarten levels. Keywords: [common core](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-core.md), [arne duncan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arne-duncan.md), math curriculum, [kindergarten](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kindergarten.md), [the blaze](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-blaze.md) ### Compensation Math, Barcode Lessons, Republican Opposition - **Episode:** [572: Uptalking Dudes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-08 - **Time:** 2:08:33–2:14:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/572-uptalking-dudes/chapter/compensation-math-barcode-lessons-republican-opposition.md The discussion on Common Core continues with "compensation math" or estimative arithmetic, which some engineers claim to use but others find confusing for children. A third-grade lesson plan is shared that teaches children about the use of barcodes on people and animals. The hosts predict that Republicans will turn Common Core into a partisan issue, potentially obscuring the actual concerns regarding the curriculum. Keywords: estimative math, [barcodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barcodes.md), [department of education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-education.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md), [curriculum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curriculum.md) ### Al Gore Celebrity Culture, Department of Education - **Episode:** [156: The Science is In Part Two](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-13 - **Time:** 1:02:47–1:04:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two/chapter/al-gore-celebrity-culture-department-of-education.md The hosts argue that Al Gore is treated as a celebrity rather than a scientist. They trace the decline of the American education system back to the creation of the Department of Education under Jimmy Carter, alleging it serves as a tool for state-controlled curriculum. 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