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Sarasota forms African American history task force, maps path to state 'exemplary' status
Summary
The district launched a local African American history task force in summer 2024 and presented a new K–12 curriculum guide and an implementation rubric tied to the Florida Commissioner’s initiative; district leaders said they plan partnerships with USF and community groups to build teacher training and field experiences.
Sarasota County School District staff and community members described the work of a newly formed African American history task force during the Feb. 4 workshop, and outlined steps to pursue "exemplary" status under a Florida Department of Education rubric.
Miss O’Day, who chairs the district-level effort, told the board the task force began in summer 2024 and includes district curriculum staff, program specialists and community members drawn from teachers, the NAACP, the African American Cultural Coalition and the Friends of the Betty Jean Johnson Library.
"There is a task force at the state level focused on similar things that we are doing locally and overall...they are the guiding compass for local…
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