U-46 Students Shape Critical African American Studies Curriculum with ThoughtExchange 1 2
U-46 Students Shape Critical African American Studies Curriculum with ThoughtExchange 1 2
3 PagesU-46 Students Shape Critical African American Studies Curriculum with ThoughtExchange CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT Illinois’ Elgin School District U-46 is committed to including all students. Especially those who have been historically marginalized, made invisible, and forgotten—resulting in persistent gaps in access, learning, and opportunities. The district’s equity mission to systematically meet students’ unique learning needs while preparing them to contribute to a global community means U-46 has critical work to do. When a group of African American students revealed that they didn’t feel represented and called for a mandatory African American Studies course, Dr. Teresa A. Lance, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Innovation, was ready. A champion for inclusive, equitable edu
