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Simi Valley Unified previews ethnic studies course, recommends two textbooks ahead of March vote
Summary
District curriculum staff presented a locally developed one‑semester ethnic studies course aligned to AB 101 and the C3 framework, said a $142,000 development grant will fund materials, and recommended two textbooks (A Different Mirror for Young People; Unwritten Oral Histories of Ventura County) for board consideration on March 11.
District curriculum leaders on Feb. 18 presented a second update on a locally developed ethnic studies one‑semester course the board is scheduled to consider for adoption March 11.
Matt Guzzo, director of secondary education, and Dr. Angelica Chavez, coordinator of professional learning and civic engagement, said the course was written by a committee of local educators and community members to align with AB 101 and the college/career/civics (C3) framework. Guzzo said the district received a $142,000 development grant that covered course writing, teacher…
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