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By Heather Clark<\/strong>
\n Christian News Network<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"ClassroomMERIDIAN, Idaho \u2013<\/strong> A school board in Idaho has voted to pull a controversial novel from its 10th grade curriculum after parents complained about its profane and vulgar language and anti-Christian sentiments.<\/p>\n

The Meridian School Board voted 2-1 this past week to remove The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian<\/em> from the supplemental reading list. The novel, written by Sherman Alexie, centers on the life of a young American Indian boy who leaves his school on an Indian reservation and begins attending an all-white school. It won the 2007 National Book Award for Young People\u2019s Literature. . . .<\/p>\n

[W]hile\u00a0The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian<\/em> is an award-winning book, it is also one of the most controversial across the nation. Click here<\/a> to continue reading.<\/p>\n

Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Video on Common Core Curriculum Shows Indoctrination of Children in Public Schools <\/a><\/p>\n

Student Speaks Up Against \u201cCommon Core\u201d Education <\/a><\/p>\n

NEW PRINT BOOKLET TRACT: A \u201cCommon Core\u201d For a Global Community by Berit Kjos <\/a><\/p>\n

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