The committee revising Colorado’s social studies standards has reversed its plans to add the experiences of LGBTQ people to its recommended curriculum for students below the fourth grade after receiving public feedback questioning the “age appropriateness” of the change.
The committee, which is made up of school social studies teachers from across Colorado, recommended changes to the state’s history and civics standards in November so that they include more diverse perspectives across all grade levels.
That included addressing the historical contributions or perspectives of Black, Latino, Native American and LGBTQ individuals, as well as people in religious minorities.
