Curriculum committee cites Rudine Sims Bishop framework to guide inclusivity objective

Mar 25, 2026

Committee members discussed Objective #8 — fostering identity, empathy and inclusivity — and noted plans to use Rudine Sims Bishop's five-step literature framework (Mirrors, Windows, Sliding Glass Doors, anti-bias/inclusion and reflection) during revisions.

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Objective #8 of the proposed curriculum objectives focuses on fostering identity, empathy and inclusivity through literature and learning materials. The Curriculum Committee discussed adopting the Rudine Sims Bishop (1990) framework to support that objective, describing its five steps: Identity ("Mirrors"); Perspective-taking ("Windows"); Engagement ("Sliding Glass Doors"); Anti-bias and inclusion (diverse range); and Reflection (how things connect).

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