{"id":2189160,"date":"2024-02-29T12:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/denver-school-districts-ethnic-studies-course-teaches-9th-graders-racial-equity-gender-ideology\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T13:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:02:52","slug":"denver-school-districts-ethnic-studies-course-teaches-9th-graders-racial-equity-gender-ideology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/denver-school-districts-ethnic-studies-course-teaches-9th-graders-racial-equity-gender-ideology\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver School District&#8217;s &#8216;Ethnic Studies&#8217; course educates 9th graders on racial equity and gender ideology"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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%2Fdenver-school-districts-ethnic-studies-course-teaches-9th-graders-racial-equity-gender-ideology%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=2189160&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>Denver Public Schools Teaches Ninth \u2063Graders about Racial Equity and Gender Ideology<\/h2>\n<p>The Denver Public Schools offers an exciting &#8220;ethnic studies&#8221; course that aims to educate ninth graders about racial equity and gender ideology, as revealed by Parents \u2063Defending Education (PDE), a group advocating for parental rights.<\/p>\n<p>PDE obtained the curriculum for the \u2062school district&#8217;s ninth\u2062 grade &#8220;Introduction to Ethnic Studies&#8221; course, which includes thought-provoking lessons such as &#8220;Building\u2064 a Collective Society&#8221; and &#8220;Intersectionality in Action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other captivating topics covered in the course include &#8220;Mapping Identity Through Poetry,&#8221; &#8220;Beyond the Binary,&#8221; \u200b&#8221;The Intersectionality Lens,&#8221;\u2063 and &#8220;Systemic\u2064 Change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Scott Pribble, the district&#8217;s Director of External\u200b Communications, clarified that the course is not mandatory for students and\u2063 assured that no concerns have been raised by parents.<\/p>\n<p>In the lesson on building a \u2062collective society, students are encouraged to critically analyze dominant\u2064 individualist ideologies in the United \u2063States, according to\u200b PDE.<\/p>\n<p>One intriguing lesson prompts students to reflect \u2063on 20th-century American concepts\u2063 like the American Dream and the Self-Made Man. They \u200bare then asked to write\u2064 a brief\u200c summary of\u2062 a fictional movie that captures the essence\u200b of the American Dream from an individualist perspective.<\/p>\n<p>However, the lesson takes an unexpected turn as students are introduced\u200d to collectivist values through Indigenous\u200d Plant\u200c Teachings. They are then instructed to rewrite\u2063 their movie summaries, this time integrating collective values.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a movie summary set \u2064in 1920s New York City about a determined young Irish\u200c immigrant dockworker in pursuit of \u2063love\u200d and success is transformed into a story about challenging oppressive class divisions \u2063and \u200ccreating a more just and equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>The curriculum \u2064also delves into \u200dAmerican Indian culture, with lessons \u2063that involve\u200b using a Navajo Four Cardinal Directions map to design a classroom worldview and exploring different\u2064 representations of an Aztec deity to gain a \u200ddeeper understanding of truth and meaning.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, students learn about the term &#8220;anti-racism&#8221; and watch an interview \u2062with Ibram X. Kendi.\u200c They are also introduced to the powerful quote by Angela \u200cDavis: \u200c&#8221;In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we \u200cmust be anti-racist.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the \u2064unit on gender ideology,\u200b students analyze statistics on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ben-shapiro-breaks-down-why-big-media-blames-you-for-nashville-school-attack\/\" title=\"Ben Shapiro Breaks Down Why Big Media Blames You For Nashville School Attack\">anti-trans politics<\/a> and explore\u2063 gender fluid cultures, providing them with a comprehensive understanding \u2063of this important topic.<\/p>\n<p>The Denver Public Schools proudly serves over 88,000 students across more than 200 schools.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cHow can the curriculum ensure that it provides a balanced \u2063and comprehensive education on racial equity and gender\u2062 ideology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pushes-gun-control-and-decries-banning-books-in-july-4-message-to-teachers-union\/\" title=\"Biden advocates for gun control and opposes 'book bans' in July 4 message to teachers union.\">addressing concerns raised<\/a> by parents and \u2063community members?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S curriculum and\u2064 instruction specialist for social studies, states that the\u200b goal of the course\u2062 is to provide students with \u200ca better \u2062understanding\u2063 of their own cultural identity and the diverse\u200b identities of others. He believes that this \u200cunderstanding is crucial for students\u200d to become active and informed citizens in our multicultural society.<\/p>\n<p>However, some parents and community members have raised concerns about the curriculum. They argue that these lessons on racial equity\u2063 and\u2062 gender\u200b ideology may be promoting\u200c a particular agenda rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musk-takes-aim-at-schools-teaching-kids-to-hate-america-in-x-space-with-ben-shapiro\/\" title=\"Musk targets anti-American education in X Space with Ben Shapiro.\">encouraging critical \u200dthinking<\/a> and open discussion. Some worry that the\u2062 course is pushing a\u2064 one-sided perspective on\u200b controversial \u200ctopics and \u200cmay be indoctrinating students with a specific \u2062ideology.<\/p>\n<p>The controversial topics\u2062 covered in the course, such as gender identity \u2063and intersectionality, are indeed complex \u200dand provoke strong opinions from different\u2063 perspectives. \u200cIt is important for educators to\u2063 approach these topics with sensitivity and \u200bensure that all viewpoints \u200bare represented. The curriculum should provide students with \u2063the tools to critically analyze \u2064and evaluate different \u2062perspectives rather\u200d than attempting to impose\u200b a particular ideology.<\/p>\n<p>Parents\u2064 also argue\u200d that \u200dtheir rights as primary educators of their\u200b children are\u200b being threatened. They believe\u2062 that the school should focus on traditional subjects such as math, \u200bscience, and literature, rather \u2063than introducing controversial topics that they believe should be discussed at home. They argue\u2064 that \u200bthe school&#8217;s \u200drole should be to provide a well-rounded\u200c education,\u2063 giving students \u200ca solid foundation in core subjects.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, proponents of\u200d the\u200c course argue \u200bthat it \u2064is\u200c important for \u2063schools to\u2062 address issues of racial equity and\u200c gender ideology. They believe that these topics are\u200b relevant to \u200dstudents&#8217;\u2064 lives and \u200cthat schools have \u2062a responsibility to teach students about social justice and equality. They argue \u200bthat an education \u2063that\u200b only focuses on traditional subjects is incomplete and does not\u2064 provide students with the necessary tools to navigate an increasingly diverse and complex world.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2063 crucial for educators and\u200b school districts to strike a balance between \u2062addressing important societal issues and respecting the rights of parents. While it \u2064is \u2064important for students to learn about racial equity and gender ideology, it is equally\u2064 important for \u2062educators to ensure that the curriculum is well-rounded and\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-turkeys-future-in-nato-an-asset-or-liability\/\" title=\"Is Turkey\u2019s Future in NATO an Asset or Liability?\">encourages critical thinking<\/a> and\u2063 open\u200c discussion. Schools should provide opportunities for students to explore different perspectives and arrive at their own \u200dconclusions.<\/p>\n<p>It \u200bis clear that the curriculum offered by the Denver Public Schools aims to\u2063 educate \u200cninth graders about racial equity and gender ideology. However, it is essential \u200dfor the district to address\u200b the concerns raised by parents and community members and ensure that the curriculum provides a balanced and \u2063comprehensive education. By \u200cdoing so, the school district can foster an environment \u200cthat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-ibram-x-kendi-made-university-of-wisconsin-delete-its-video-of-his-30000-hour-lecture\/\" title=\"Report: Ibram X. Kendi Made University of Wisconsin Delete Its Video of His ,000\/Hour Lecture\">promotes critical thinking<\/a>, open discussion, and respect for all perspectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Denver Public Schools offers a ninth-grade &#8220;ethnic studies&#8221; course focusing on racial equity and gender ideology, claims Parents Defending Education (PDE). 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