About the Curriculum

Sparta’s curriculum is based on ethnic studies teachings, contextualized to Central Valley students based on identity and student interests. Our program centers:

  • challenging dominant ideology

  • a commitment to social justice

  • the centrality of experiential knowledge

  • interdisciplinary perspectives

  • the centrality and intersectionality of race and racism

Objectives

  • Students will be expected to learn to debate and present on topics in a manner that considers systemic inequalities and systems of power, as well as with sensitivity to the populations involved.

  • We encourage students to center their identity in all discussions. The focus is not what is "competitive," but what discussions must be held for our respective communities to gain power in the long term.

Sample Lessons