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Kentucky Schools Reverse Decision on Eliminating 'BC' [audio 1min]

Kentucky's state school board approved a plan to teach a secular alternative to the calendar abbreviations BC and AD In April, the board adopted "Before Common Era" as part of the curriculum. Some religious conservatives complained that BCE did not mention Christ. When the board members' terms expired, the governor appointed new members, who have voted unanimously to undo the policy.
Read entire article at NPR "Morning Edition"