California School Board Backs Down on Curriculum Fight With Gov. Newsom
California School Board Backs Down on Curriculum Fight With Gov. Newsom  
Podcast: Education in Focus
Published On: Thu Jul 27 2023
Description: After a recent showdown with Gov. Gavin Newsom, a California school board has approved a middle school social studies curriculum that it previously rejected over opposition to materials that mention the gay historical figure Harvey Milk. The Temecula Valley Unified School District school board voted in a special meeting Friday to approve the curriculum after Newsom said the state would provide textbooks that align with state standards and fine the school for failing to provide materials that do so.