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Task force says Sarasota is close to 'exemplary' status for African American history instruction
Summary
District leaders said they have completed 15 of 16 indicators required for the state 'exemplary' rubric, cited partnerships with UCF, USF, Newtown Alive and the Barancik Foundation, and plan to submit artifacts in April for state review toward exemplary designation.
Project lead Dr. Anderson told the board the African American history task force—created July 2024—has made rapid progress implementing the state rubric and building teacher capacity.
"We have completed 15 of the 16 indicators across the six criteria that the state has established," Anderson said, describing structured professional learning (in partnership…
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