News Alert
Social Studies Proposed Curriculum Changed
After Catholic Voice E-Mail Campaign
February 18, 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

With great joy we inform you that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has removed any reference to Roe v.
Wade from the essential standards and prototype assessments found in the draft versions of the proposed social studies
curriculum.

We are grateful to all who notified the Department of Public Instruction of your opposition to the way Roe v. Wade was being
used in the proposed text.  We believe your voices helped to make this change possible.

May the Lord bless you for your efforts to defend the unborn and insure that our children are being properly educated.

Sincerely,


Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge             
Bishop of Raleigh  

Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis                                     
Bishop of Charlotte
On February 11, 2010 the bishops issued an alert regarding a proposed change in the middle
school social studies curriculum. More than 1,800 Catholic Voice participants responded by
e-mailing the Department of Public Instruction with their concerns. On Wednesday, February 17,
the objectionable material was removed from the proposed curriculum.  Below is the thank you note
from the bishops to the Catholic Voice registrants who sent an e-mail.
The social studies curriculum is subject to additional review and could be changed again. Stay informed on this issue