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Opponents of ethnic studies in Orange County say such coursework sows divisions, but experts say it’s necessary for overcoming them.
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ethnic studies model curriculum — which is intended to help educators develop classes that guide students through the histories, struggles and contributions of Asian, Black, Latino and Native American communities, among other groups — was unanimously approved in March by the state Board of Education after nearly two years of discussions, protests and rewrites.
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