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

ED Surge

To ensure that instructional materials are easily accessible to educators, AAAJ Chicago convened a working group of Asian American educators and community leaders that compiled a database of Asian American history resources that showcases a range of materials from picture books to documentaries and primary sources.

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Students Are Jumping Into The Fray Over Book Bans

ED Surge

Samuels, 18, who uses they/them pronouns, started by beseeching their district to unblock websites like the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for queer youth, and to refrian from banning library books that featured LGBTQ+ characters or dealt with racism. He adds that book distributions are taking place in Texas and Virginia.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. Gathering a team of students and educators to advise on an inclusive curriculum would give students a voice in the process and create a starting place for teachers like me as we build our own classroom lesson plans.

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Book Bans Threaten Public Education

Zinn Education Project

In 2024, not only are books being banned, but also the right to teach about racism and LGBTQ+ identity — essentially placing thousands more titles off limits. Official lists of banned books (including those in the poster above ) reveal only the tip of the iceberg. What book that looks honestly at U.S.

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Teach Truth, Teach Banned Books

Zinn Education Project

In 2024, not only are books being banned, but also the right to teach about racism and LGBTQ+ identity — essentially placing thousands more titles off limits. Official lists of banned books (including those in the poster above ) reveal only the tip of the iceberg. What book that looks honestly at U.S.

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How Trump executive orders on immigration, transgender rights may affect schools

The Hechinger Report

Its not clear how broadly such an order would be applied and how it might affect schools that respect transgender and non-binary students gender identities or use inclusive curriculums. Trump made opposition to transgender rights and inclusion in public life a centerpiece of his campaign, alongside anti-immigrant rhetoric.