In a number of communities, ideologues have taken over their school boards, causing chaos where there used to be peace.
Inrepresenting a small, vocal minority of religious conservatives have taken extreme measures. The board adopted a highly controversial social studies curriculum that distorts history to promote American and Christian exceptionalism, despite community opposition.
And the board president proselytizes via his official email, issuing invitations to join his church and receive Jesus as a savior. He invokes overtly Christian prayers in official meetings, running the risk of alienating people of other faiths. First, students should be exposed to inspiring and age-appropriate curriculum that is fact-based, honest and includes topics like the Trail of Tears, the Holocaust, and the U.S. civil rights movement. Reactionary curricula like American Birthright social studies program have no place in public schools.
Fourth, educator shortages are real – at the start of the school year, not one school district in the state opened fully staffed. Large class sizes mean some students fall behind without the one-on-one attention they need. Also, many kids simply don’t get instruction in subjects like art, music and P.E.
We won’t let a handful of extremists attack our public schools or divide and distract us. Every one of us has a role in creating the safe and supportive schools our students, educators, and communities need. Make sure you know what your school board candidates stand for and vote for solutions, not strife.Colorado has the four most expensive housing markets in U.S.
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