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Socialism looks appealing when schools refuse to teach its horrific, real-world cost

A 2025 survey found 62% of Americans under 30 view socialism favorably, prompting concerns over gaps in instruction

By Dr. Kent Ingle Fox News

Published October 14, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Ahead of the National Day for the Victims of Communism, the U.S. Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter calling on schools and universities across the country to strengthen their instruction on the history and human toll of communism and socialism. The letter highlights states that have already taken steps to make sure students learn about the destruction these centralized regimes caused.

Florida is one of them. The state recognizes November 7 as Victims of Communism Day and requires high school students in U.S. government courses to receive instruction on communist regimes and how their victims suffered.

But the fact that the federal government had to........

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