Board approves first reading of policy establishing 9/11 education day and Sandra Day O'Connor civics day Gilbert Public Schools governing board approved on first read a revised policy (5‑201) retitled 'Patriotic exercises and observance days' that adds a required 9/11 Education Day for grades 7–12 and a Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day emphasizing civics instruction.

Gilbert Public Schools just took a bold step by introducing a 9/11 Education Day and a Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day to enhance civic education for students!

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Gilbert board approves first read of policy creating 9/11 education and Sandra Day O'Connor civics days The Gilbert Public Schools governing board approved the first reading of revised policy 5-201, retitled "Patriotic exercises and observance days," which adds district observances for Sept. 11 (9/11 Education Day) and Sept. 25 (Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day) and directs use of State Board civics resources.

Gilbert Public Schools is taking a bold step towards history and civics education by introducing dedicated observance days for 9/11 and Sandra Day O'Connor!

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