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Visitor Richard tells board ethnic-studies mandates politicize classrooms and urges 'American Experience Curriculum'

St. Francis Area Schools Board of Education · September 9, 2025
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A visitor identified as Richard criticized Minnesota ethnic-studies mandates as politicized and urged adoption of an 'American Experience Curriculum'; he cited Minnesota statutes and warned of ideological influence on teacher licensure and professional development.

A visitor identified by the board as Richard addressed the St. Francis Area Schools board during public comment to criticize current K–12 ethnic-studies mandates and to urge a locally oriented civics curriculum.

Richard said Minnesota’s move to require ethnic-studies coursework and new licensure for ethnic-studies instructors risked…

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