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Board approves new course catalog additions including introduction to ethnic studies; public raises concerns about materials
Summary
Trustees approved middle- and high‑school course additions — including an introduction to ethnic studies for incoming freshmen — while members of the public urged careful review of proposed materials and addressed academic framing; staff said curriculum materials will be presented for public review before final adoption.
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District board on Jan. 14 approved several new course proposals for the 2025–26 catalog, including new visual‑and‑performing‑arts sections, CTE‑aligned middle‑school courses, an astronomy elective, expanded peer‑advocate courses and an "Introduction to Ethnic Studies" to be taught to incoming freshmen beginning in 2025–26.
Executive director of curriculum and…
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