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Board approves grades 6–12 social-studies curriculum, removes New Britain history course for revision
Summary
After extended discussion about local history content and course length, the board approved the district's social-studies curriculum for grades 6–12 but voted to exclude the proposed New Britain history course pending further work and specific additions.
The New Britain School District Board of Education on March 4 approved a new social-studies curriculum for grades 6–12 but removed the proposed New Britain history course for further revision after several board members said it omitted significant local material.
"This curriculum is very lacking," Board member Tony Kane said during a lengthy exchange criticizing the proposed New Britain history unit for not…
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