Charles County Public Schools told the Board of Education on Jan. 13, 2025 that its social studies curriculum now includes more references to local communities, Native tribes and local figures previously not highlighted.

At a presentation described in the meeting recap, district staff and partners — identified in the transcript as Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Lowndes, a representative of the Agakeek Foundation, Ms. Thomas, and Ms. Coates (a teacher at Northpoint High School) — outlined efforts over the past year to increase connections between curriculum and the communities students live in. Nicole Kramer, vice chairperson, praised the work, saying, "Kudos to Mr. Tuttle and everyone who has infused local history into the social studies curriculum and increased connection to the communities around us through this work." Kramer delivered the recap included in the meeting transcript.

The board also received an update on a separate but related proposal to rename Indian Head Elementary School. The transcript states that Mr. Tuttle and Superintendent Navarro provided the update and that the next step in the process is surveying the impacted school community. The transcript does not specify the survey methodology, timeline, who will be surveyed, or any proposed new names.

Board members were directed to "stay tuned for updates" in the meeting recap; the transcript does not record a formal vote, a decision to open a public comment period, or a timeline for a naming decision.

Further materials from the district, including presentation slides or a public engagement plan, would be needed to confirm the scope of community outreach and any subsequent board actions.