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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

ED Surge

The Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act was signed into law in July 2021 with wide bipartisan support, amending the state’s school code to ensure that all Illinois public school students learn about the contributions Asian Americans have made to the United States.

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Teach Truth, Teach Banned Books

Zinn Education Project

The Oklahoma law HB 1775, passed in 2021, restricts teaching that could make a student “feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex.” Remind people that the bans go way beyond books — the attacks target the teaching of history and a more inclusive curriculum.

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Book Bans Threaten Public Education

Zinn Education Project

The Oklahoma law HB 1775, passed in 2021, restricts teaching that could make a student “feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex.” Remind people that the bans go way beyond books — the attacks target the teaching of history and a more inclusive curriculum.