New Black studies curriculum to launch in NYC schools this fall [Video]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new Black studies curriculum for students in pre-K through 12th grade will launch in New York City public schools in the fall.

The Black Education Research Center (BERC) at Teachers College at Columbia University recently launched “Black Studies as the Study of the World: A PK-12 Black Studies Curriculum for New York City Public Schools.” It was created in collaboration with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), the City Council and the Education Equity Action Plan (EEAP) initiative, a group comprising educators, non-profits and government leaders.

“Building a more equitable society begins with education,” said Thomas Bailey, president of Teachers College, Columbia University. “The launch of the new Black Studies curriculum, developed by TC’s Black Education Research Center, is a crucial step in this effort. This initiative builds on Teachers College’s long history of adapting teaching methods and curricula to meet the needs of all students in inclusive and supportive educational environments.”

This new curriculum was piloted …