From KCBS comes this story about a controversy in the Alameda Unified School District. The debate is over whether the district should adopt lesson plans for children to reduce bullying due to gay and lesbian stereotypes. An excerpt:
District leaders could decide Tuesday night whether to adopt a series of lesson plans meant to reduce bullying, connected to gay and lesbian stereotypes. The lessons would begin in kindergarten and continue through the fifth grade. They cover teasing, stereotypes and even include a story about two same-sex penguins.
The proposed curriculum has created an emotional firestorm among parents. Hundreds packed a public meeting last week.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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