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Parents, educators defend Lexington schools' diversity curriculum after petition

A town known for its battle green is now the latest front in the fight over classes about gender and sexual orientation, with Lexington parents debating the “Serious Talks” diversity and inclusion curriculum as the district looks to roll it out more broadly. ....

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Lexington Public Schools diversity curriculum debated by parents

The “Serious Talks” curriculum has existed for more than a decade and highlights themes including disability, race, and gender identity. But an online petition created last month demands the curriculum be removed from Lexington schools. ....

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