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The Cultural Proficiency Continuum for History-Social Science: A Framework to Address Equity Gaps for a Democratic Society
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If we truly believe that equity and opportunity are the cornerstones of American democracy we must ask ourselves, to what extent can we make these ideals a reality? How do we ensure that the voices of all groups are understood, valued and included when public policies are created, enacted, and enforced? The social, economic, cultural and political barriers are extant but one thing is clear - 1) education has the strongest potential for helping students overcome those barriers and for closing educational and social gaps between demographic groups in our society; and 2) education, first and foremost, offers a unique opportunity for all students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and …
