Hartford ― On the last day of Native American Heritage Month, Gov. Ned Lamont, state Department of Education officials and tribal leaders announced Wednesday they’re collaborating on the development o.
Recent legislation signed by Governor Ned Lamont mandated that school districts include Native American studies in kindergarten through 12th grade social studies courses, starting in the fall of 2023.
Representatives from Connecticut’s five sovereign tribal nations, the governor and other state leaders met in Hartford Wednesday to announce a historic collaboration between the Native American tribes and the Connecticut State Department of Education to put forth a new Native American studies model curriculum for primary and secondary students.
The Connecticut State Department of Education will partner with tribal leaders to develop a comprehensive and culturally inclusive Native American studies curriculum.
Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) today announced a new partnership with Connecticut’s recognized tribal nations to create a new Native American studies model curriculum.