Monroe County School District Welcomes Anti-Racist History Curriculum

In the near future, students in Monroe County will be learning a new history curriculum, as anti-racist lessons are incorporated into the learning structure.

For the first time ever, every district in the county has agreed that anti racist curriculum is necessary enough t be implemented. East High superintendent Dr. Shaun Nelms voiced that he has often been bothered by the fact that certain historical events, often about people of color, aren’t included in history books.

“I’ve always felt that without having units of study that reflect all Americans and students siting in front of you that were doing a great disservice to our American democracy. This is not about indoctrination, it’s not having us convincing kids how to think, but giving them free and comfortable spaces to have conversations about a myriad of topics that are important to them.”

Source:
RochesterFirst.com