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No society can function if there are no commonly accepted facts, principles, or values. This is why it is vital for schools to have a content-rich curriculum that ensures all students learn some things in common. Shutterstock
Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”