Advocating for an Accurate, Well-Rounded Curriculum

Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast by National PTA

Jan 10, 202425:31Kids & family

How is the political climate shaping the curricula in schools today? From book bans to censorship, our guest Denise Forte, president and CEO of the Education Trust, delves into the tensions facing education today. Tune i...

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