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Board discusses petition for a curriculum equity advisory group, leans toward parent‑engagement approach
Summary
After public comment urging an independent curriculum equity advisory group, the board discussed options and expressed reluctance to create a new curriculum advisory committee; trustees favored strengthening parent engagement via existing bodies and asked administration to return with a focused plan.
Public commenters and a group representative urged the Oak Park and River Forest School District to create a curriculum equity advisory structure and provide additional supports for the freshman 'Honors for All' program.
John Duffy, speaking on behalf of C and local racial‑equity advocates, called for a sustained, participatory structure to ensure curriculum and programmatic equity. He cited federal Title I guidance and state frameworks in support of community engagement and asked the…
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