Get ready for some serious educational tea, Bay Area fam! San Francisco Unified School District is shaking up its ethnic studies game, and it’s about to get real.

After some spicy controversies that had everyone talking, the district is hitting pause and revamping its curriculum faster than you can say “social justice”. Superintendent Maria Su is leading the charge, promising a more standardized approach that won’t let random hot-take drama seep into classrooms.

A Curriculum Under the Microscope

The current ethnic studies program, which became a graduation requirement last fall, is getting a complete audit. But don’t worry - students will still have ethnic studies next year, just with an interim curriculum that meets state guidelines. Pro tip: you can opt out if needed, as long as you’re still meeting those graduation requirements.

Community Enters the Chat

The review board isn’t just some top-down bureaucratic nightmare. It’ll include educators, community members, and families - aka people who actually understand what’s happening on the ground. They’re going to do a comprehensive, independent audit of the existing curriculum.

Drama Behind the Scenes

Some spicy allegations sparked this review - claims of potential discrimination and antisemitism in the curriculum. Su was crystal clear: discussions about the Israel-Hamas conflict are officially off the table. The district is establishing new rules about supplemental materials, ensuring nothing controversial sneaks into classrooms.

Stay woke, stay educated, San Francisco!