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Central Unified reports rollout of new ethnic studies course to all ninth-graders; summer-credit pilot drew nearly 190 completions
Summary
The district reported on its new ethnic studies course implementation: roughly 500 students are enrolled this fall, the summer-credit pilot had 189 successful completions, and teachers received professional learning to support sensitive classroom discussions.
Central Unified provided an update Oct. 14 on implementation of its new ethnic studies course, which the district required for ninth-grade students this school year and offered for other grade levels as an elective.
Why it matters: The statewide ethnic studies course is a new graduation-requirement pathway in many districts. Central Unified implemented the course using the State Model Curriculum and trained credentialed history/social-science teachers to lead inquiry-driven, discussion-based instruction…
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