Mellen schools fail to meet standards on diversity, Indian studies

The Mellen School District is failing to meet state standards on teaching students about cultural diversity and Wisconsin’s Indigenous people, according to a letter sent this week to the district.

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Mellen meeting (copy) — Mellen’s Nick Vander Puy addresses the crowd and Board members during a listening session at which parents railed over sensitive subjects being taught in the district.
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