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Virginia parents concerned by proposed changes to history standards: 'Slippery slope'
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The Virginia Board of Education considers new standards for history and social studies, which proponents say will offer a more comprehensive picture of America's past.
Cortney O'Brien is an Editor at Fox News. Twitter: @obrienc2
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow believes there are deficiencies in the proposed updates that first need to be addressed.
"We’re on our way to having the best standards in the nation, and I don’t want any of us to settle for anything less," Balow said.
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