We just want people to realize that Columbus wasn't the first and that Columbus Day is not necessarily a great day. Mary Pieratt of Boulder, mother of fourth grader Taylor, thinks it's wonderful her daughter is getting more than just the Euro-centric version. Sanchez says he really hasn't heard any negative feedback from the school community, with regard to the Columbus project or anything else he's done. We can explore different avenues and it's not like this regulated 'you must do this and every kid has to be on this page' sort of teaching style. Embracing cultural diversity is more important than taking tests, he says.
More weight is placed on respecting and understanding one's neighbor than reading from a textbook.
The kids seem to get the message. I think we should help each other learn about it and stop hiding the truth and tell it. The Daily Camera. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of The Daily Camera is expressly prohibited.