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

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A Step Toward Inclusion Is Better Than Omission, but Risk Remains The passage of an inclusive curriculum law, such as the TEAACH Act, can be a major step forward for representation and inclusivity in schools. The working group also developed sample scope and sequences for both the elementary and secondary level.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

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They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. They nod along as we cover topics that connect to stories their grandparents shared with them, like tales of migration and cultural celebrations. Provide all students opportunities to advocate for inclusive sources.

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Principals Aren’t Encouraged to Be Vulnerable. That Needs to Change.

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I told her about the exciting moments from my visit — learning about the school culture, seeing teachers in action, and meeting my incredible new students. Each time, I assure families that we value an inclusive curriculum and anything we’re teaching is in service of supporting our students. It’s not just about me.

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OPINION: Black-white disparities in education correlate with teachers’ implicit biases, but it will take more than education reform to solve the issue

The Hechinger Report

Similarly, embracing a more diverse and inclusive curriculum that highlights the history and culture of Black people in the United States may not just increase in-school engagement among Black youth — it may also challenge the latent cultural assumptions held by white teachers in classrooms teaching these Black youth.

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