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Forest Hills board approves "Kids Have Rights" prevention curriculum after 30-day review
Summary
After a 30-day review, the Forest Hills Board of Education voted 6–1 to adopt the Kids Have Rights prevention curriculum for elementary grades; board discussion noted program length, parental opt-out and concerns about a video example.
The Forest Hills Board of Education voted 6–1 on Sept. 8 to approve the Kids Have Rights curriculum for elementary students after a 30-day review and presentations from district curriculum staff.
The curriculum, presented during the board's curriculum report, includes short videos and accompanying lesson materials for kindergarten through fourth grade. Board members were told the full K–4 package totals about 4½ hours of content (kindergarten: about 30 minutes total during the year; fourth grade: about 60 minutes), and that parents may preview materials and opt students out.
Curriculum presenter Cheyenne said the program is intended as a prevention and empowerment curriculum, telling the board: "This program really helps to teach kids how to start a conversation with a…
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