California Creates Task Force to Ensure ‘Inclusive’ Curriculum in Local School Districts

California Creates Task Force to Ensure ‘Inclusive’ Curriculum in Local School Districts
California State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond holds the book "Red: A Crayon's Story" during a news conference at Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, Calif., on May 17, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Micaela Ricaforte
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California education leaders have created a new task force dedicated to ensuring school textbooks and other instructional materials are “inclusive” of minority groups amid controversy over several local governing boards rejecting books they say are inappropriate for minors.

The Task Force on Inclusive Education—consisting of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond along with several state legislators—convened June 21 for the first time.

Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.
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