{"id":1955564,"date":"2023-06-23T17:05:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T21:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-school-board-approves-curriculum-centered-on-critical-race-theory\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T17:06:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T21:06:26","slug":"dc-school-board-approves-curriculum-centered-on-critical-race-theory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-school-board-approves-curriculum-centered-on-critical-race-theory\/","title":{"rendered":"DC School Board Approves Critical Race Theory Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdc-school-board-approves-curriculum-centered-on-critical-race-theory%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1955564&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Washington, D.C. Approves New Social Studies Curriculum<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Washington, D.C., State Board of Education unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve an exciting new K-12 social studies curriculum. This curriculum aims to incorporate the histories and perspectives of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blue-state-residents-oppose-woke-education\/\" title=\"Blue State Residents Oppose Woke Education\">historically marginalized groups<\/a>, making it more inclusive and diverse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winred.tomcotton.com\/tom-cotton\/defend-scotus-ads-beacon?utm_source=rc&#038;utm_medium=beaconads&#038;utm_campaign=2023maybeaconscotus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winred.tomcotton.com\/tom-cotton\/defend-scotus-ads-beacon?utm_source=rc&#038;utm_medium=beaconads&#038;utm_campaign=2023maybeaconscotus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/wg8dj44jg9ajdk5\/AABLFamJUGsbjUK7AQIqRM-ya\/2023\/2023-06\/2023-06-21%20Public%20Meeting\/Attachments\/VIII.%20Administrative\/Social%20Studies%20Standards%20-%20FINAL%20DRAFTS?dl=0&#038;preview=2023-06-21-OSSE+Social+Studies+Standards+FINAL+Redline.pdf&#038;subfolder_nav_tracking=1\">new standards<\/a> will be implemented starting from the 2024-25 school year. These standards have undergone a thorough review process since April 2020, as they have not been updated since 2006.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sboe.dc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/dc\/sites\/sboe\/publication\/attachments\/2020-12-16-FINAL-SSSAC-Guiding-Principles.pdf\">Social Studies Standards Guiding Principles<\/a>, released in December 2020, have guided the development of this curriculum. These principles emphasize the importance of creating curriculum materials that actively combat racism and address discrimination against marginalized groups. They also highlight the significance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmaker-demands-removal-of-air-force-professor-who-promoted-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"Lawmaker Demands Removal of Air Force Professor Who Promoted Critical Race Theory\">incorporating critical race theory<\/a> (CRT) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/an-inside-look-at-californias-radical-new-k-12-curriculum\/\" title=\"An Inside Look At California\u2019s Radical New K-12 Curriculum\">social studies lessons<\/a> to analyze power structures and systems.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new curriculum, fourth-graders will explore the significance of 1619, aiming to reshape the narrative of American history by focusing on racial oppression. The curriculum also acknowledges the &#8220;contradictions&#8221; within the American Founders and the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n<p>Seventh-graders will have the opportunity to evaluate George Washington&#8217;s legacy as an enslaver while studying early American history.<\/p>\n<p>When studying World War II, fifth-graders will delve into the experiences of Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ servicemen returning home after the war.<\/p>\n<p>The new curriculum will also empower students to take action. They will be encouraged to create plans for addressing local, national, or global concerns. Eighth-graders will learn to utilize technology and online platforms for civic engagement and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-school-board-approves-curriculum-centered-on-critical-race-theory\/\" title=\"DC School Board Approves Critical Race Theory Curriculum\">driving social change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In high school Government and Civics classes, students will evaluate the effectiveness of the United States Government&#8217;s response to climate change and develop corresponding plans of action.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winred.tomcotton.com\/tom-cotton\/defend-scotus-ads-beacon?utm_source=rc&#038;utm_medium=beaconads&#038;utm_campaign=2023maybeaconscotus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winred.tomcotton.com\/tom-cotton\/defend-scotus-ads-beacon?utm_source=rc&#038;utm_medium=beaconads&#038;utm_campaign=2023maybeaconscotus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>These calls to action are a significant addition to the previous guidelines, providing students with opportunities to actively engage in their communities and make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C. joins other localities in implementing an &#8220;anti-racist&#8221; curriculum. In 2020, nearby Fairfax County Public Schools <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/culture\/virginia-school-district-develops-new-anti-racist-curriculum-shaped-by-southern-poverty-law-center\/\">revamped<\/a> its history curriculum using materials developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Additionally, the Biden administration has <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/biden-administration\/joe-biden-wants-to-turn-your-elementary-schooler-into-a-climate-justice-activist\/\">awarded grants<\/a> to support the development of &#8220;climate justice&#8221; curricula in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/some-northern-calif-elementary-schools-reopen\/\" title=\"Some Northern Calif. elementary schools reopen\">elementary schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Washington, D.C., State Board of Education unanimously approved a new K-12 social studies curriculum. It aims to include the histories and perspectives of marginalized groups. These updated standards will be implemented from the 2024-25 school year, replacing the outdated ones from 2006.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2109,"featured_media":1955565,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1955564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1955564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2109"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1955564"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1955564\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1955565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1955564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1955564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1955564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}