Patriotism To Be Taught in Oconee County Schools

The School District of Oconee’s Board of Trustees are scheduled to vote next week to create Patriot Day education every September 11 in the local school system. Dr. Michael Thorsland, superintendent, says it’s in line with a move by the state to further instill in children regard and remembrance of history, including the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001…

There are also provisions for students to commemorate Constitution and Citizenship Day, Veterans Day, and Patriotism Week. Dr. Thorsland further stated the importance of teaching students US history and our Nation’s founding documents and patriots…