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Public commenter urges removal of slavery instruction from required classes
Board of Education, Decatur Public Schools District 61 · February 11, 2026
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During public participation, Jason Johnson told the board he believes teaching about slavery should be moved out of required classroom instruction and into museums or optional field trips, arguing it is not appropriate for students required to attend.
During the public participation portion of the meeting, Jason Johnson addressed the board and asked that instruction on slavery be removed from school classrooms and relocated to museums or optional field…
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