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African American history mandate: a timeline
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Theme articles
- New course grew out of years of struggle by Yulanda Essoka
- SRC resolution for African American studies
- Charter school strives to make African culture part of every day by Sheila Simmons and Janine LaBletta
- African American history mandate: a timeline
- New text presents varied experiences of African Americans by Eva Travers
- Review: new history modules provide package of lessons by Karel Kilimnik
- Steps taken to change ‘total curriculum’ in all grades by Paul Socolar
- Preparing teachers in African American history: a major focus by Clarisse Mesa
- Art Sanctuary offers ‘Hip Hop 101 Guide’ by Decoteau J. Irby
- Classroom resources for infusing African American studies
- Teachers passionate about African American history course by Ros Purnell
- Class notes: 10th graders on the new course
- Asante on required course: ‘It’s about time’ by Sheila Simmons
- Review: stories of great escapes offer different view of slavery by Cristina Gutierrez
- Opinion: Black history - correcting the record by Yulanda Essoka
- Opinion: Course provides a lens on U.S. history by Ron Whitehorne
- Mandated course draws strong, varied reactions compiled by Janine LaBletta
Other news & features
- Hot debate about revoking K12’s science contract by Paul Socolar
Cartoon
- The Notebook's Winter 2005 Cartoon by Eric Joselyn
In our opinion
- Mandate for change
Letters to the editors
- Equity, community input needed in District’s new school choice plan
- ELECT program for teen parents provides academic, social supports
- Out-of-school youth: much work lies ahead
Eye on special education
- State Board of Ed backs off proposal for ‘dual certification’ by Baruch Kintisch
Activism around the city
- Win for student group in small-schools effort
- Student Union celebrates 10 years of organizing
- Continuing the pressure for state funding equity
News in brief
- State grant supports stipends for parents
- Report notes obstacles to public involvement
- Finding economies in small school size
En español
- Nuevo curso es resultado de años de lucha por Yulanda Essoka
- Curso obligatorio de historia afroamericana incita reacciones fuertes y variadas
Black and Latino boys disrespected, task force finds
by Dale Mezzacappa
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