Tulsa Public Schools says current curriculum is fine under HB 1775

The centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre is an important moment for our city to reflect on the past and think critically about the present. Our team has come together to ensure that our students are engaging with hard history in ways that are developmentally appropriate, culturally sustaining, and provide a fair and accurate portrayal of the rich history and legacy of Greenwood as well as the events of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

We have analyzed H.B. 1775 to understand what - if any - implications the legislation could have on teaching and learning in our district. We want you to know that our lessons do not need any changes. Our curriculum was designed intentionally to celebrate the diversity of our students. We are teaching our children history about our shared human experience. This is history that is painful, but our approach is firmly grounded in the belief that one human being is not “worth” more than another. Neither our approach nor our plans for teaching hard history will change, and we will continue to support our school teams as they engage with students over the coming weeks.