Tamalpais Union school district ethnic studies moves ahead

PODCAST: Ethnic studies requirement sparks debate in Palo Alto

A school board meeting in Palo Alto offers a peek into an argument over whether ethnic studies should be required, and what the course should teach.

Tamalpais Union school district ethnic studies moves ahead

Calls to delay a controversial ethnic studies course at Tamalpais Union High School District for a year appear to be fading after a positive reaction by parents to aspects of the course. “We are hopeful parent feedback, for which there has been broad consensus and which aligns with lessons being provided by the Institute for Curriculum Services to the district, will be incorporated,” said Laurie Dubin, leader of the parent group Tam Union Togeth…