A group of people is seeking changes to social studies instruction. They want to emphasize the positive contributions of people of Islamic faith to world history. Dozens of speakers expressed concerns about current proposals, which they believe portray Islam in a negative light.
Further details about the proposals and the concerns are available. The issue is related to what high school students will learn in social studies.
A final decision on the matter is expected soon, with the board poised to make a decision this week.
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President Donald Trump is set to observe Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Pentagon commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaida militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in three locations, upending American foreign pol...
