While I agree that the ebonics thing is crap, the whole story isn't about that, and sounds like a good program.
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Len Cooper, who is coordinating the pilot program at the two city schools, said San Bernardino district officials do not plan to incorporate Ebonics into the program.
"Because Ebonics can have a negative stigma, we're not focusing on that,' Cooper said. "We are affirming and recognizing Ebonics through supplemental reading books (for students).'
Beginning in the 2005-06 school year, teachers will receive training on black culture and customs. District curriculum will now include information on the historical, cultural and social impact of blacks in society. Although the program is aimed at black students, other students can choose to participate.
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That hardly sounds like a horrible thing for a school to do, actually sounds quite interesting, and I wouldn't mind taking a few of the courses, if I were still in high school.