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Students urge more Indigenous representation as board proclaims Native American Heritage Month
Summary
A student speaker and district staff urged more Native representation in curriculum; the board read and approved a proclamation recognizing November as Native American Indian Heritage Month and pledged follow‑up with high‑school leadership on student requests.
A David Douglas High School student and district staff asked the school board to expand Indigenous representation in classroom curriculum, and the board responded by issuing a proclamation designating November as Native American Indian Heritage Month for the district.
Katie Manuel, an English teacher and equity co‑chair, introduced student presenters from the school’s Indian Student Union and…
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