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Board tables ethnic studies elective after two-hour discussion; about 90 students signed up across high schools
Summary
Trustees heard public comment for and against a proposed ethnic studies elective and, after extended debate about grade-level placement, enrollment and instructional materials, voted to table final action to the board’s Aug. 19 meeting so the full board can consider the item.
The board debated whether to proceed this fall with an ethnic studies elective at Lincoln, Toll Bridges and Phoenix high schools and voted to table the item to the Aug. 19 meeting to allow the full board to participate. A public commenter identified as April told the board, “From the beginning, I have been against implementing or mandating an ethnic studies curriculum,” and urged discontinuation, saying she expected the course could promote divisive or activist content. In contrast, a speaker identified as Jason urged the board to move ahead, saying the…
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