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Children, families and communities have stories unique to their journey, and all of those experiences exist within the broader context of the history we share. For too long, curriculum has presented children with an incomplete view of this shared past by failing to include all of our voices and perspectives. The youngest learners must understand their place in the world, develop an understanding of the events that created current circumstances, and recognize the consequences of past choices that led to failures and successes.

Learning only one point of view does not provide students with the context they need. Curriculum reform is necessary if we hope to provide our children with an opportunity to learn from past mistakes and solve future problems. Here are a few suggestions to begin working toward a more inclusive curriculum today.

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