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WGLT Suzie Hutton, left, and Diane Wolf pose for a photo next to a District 87 sign at the district offices.
The head of curriculum for District 87 says the district will continue to push for more inclusive instruction, but Critical Race Theory is not included.
Assistant superintendent Diane Wolf said Critical Race Theory is not developmentally appropriate for students. But she said the district has started to develop classroom instruction that focuses more on diversity, equity and inclusion.
“We’re at the very beginning stages of truly getting to a curriculum that is representative of our student body and our community,” Wolf said.
WGLT Beyond the Books President Doug Ficca addresses the District 87 School Board during its meeting, Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
The District 87 school board meeting Wednesday included the story of a sometimes overlooked group of essential workers food service staff.
These school district employees quickly adjusted plans last year to make sure the district’s children had meals, and they’ve had to stay on their feet adapting all year, said Colin Manahan, District 87 finance and facilities chief.
Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the board adopted a new science curriculum for Bloomington Junior High School; learned about Beyond the Books’ 2021-2022 grants; and heard about the state s requirement that masks be worn in the next school year.
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