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Parents and community call for stronger Black-history curriculum and sanctuary-district reassurance; board affirms policy remains in place
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the district to strengthen African American history instruction, expand culturally relevant curriculum and communicate sanctuary-district protections. The board and superintendent said the 2019 sanctuary-district resolution remains in effect and will be communicated to staff and families.
A series of public commenters raised concerns about curriculum content, representation and district communications during the Jan. 14 public-comment period. Speakers called for a stronger, consistent African American history curriculum, more culturally relevant instructional materials and improved communication about district programs and services.
Victor Gibson, a community leader and former teacher, and other commenters urged the district to embed core cultural values and Black-history teaching year-round rather…
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