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= Children of the Rainbow - First Grade Curriculum = The Children of the Rainbow Curriculum, created in 1991 by the New York City Department of Education was introduced to first-grade teachers to "assist with teaching about multicultural social issues". Its creation was prompted by the occurrence of  hate crimes that happened in New York City in the early 1990s, such as the murder of Yusef Kirriem Hawkins, Julio Rivera and Jimmy Zappalorti. The lesson plans offered readings, activities, and other lectures that include diverse minority groups.

The section on families referencing gay and lesbian-headed households sparked mass criticism from parents, religious groups, and other board members. Opponents of the curriculum misconstrued it and argued that it encouraged sex and sodomy to children. After a series of debates and continuous media coverage, the New York City Department of Education voted against the teachings of the Children of the Rainbow Curriculum.

The Children of the Rainbow Curriculum was a resource guide that contained 443 pages of suggested readings and lessons for teachers to help educate, develop, provide both academic and social skills to students and promote diversity, racial, and ethnic harmony and decrease prejudice and bigotry.

Sections:

 * Description: What is the Children of the Rainbow Curriculum?
 * History:
 * Who created it and why?
 * What was the response from the public?
 * [e.g. flyers]
 * From politicians?
 * From educators?
 * Anti-LGBT curricula efforts in the U.S.
 * Activism and LGBQT education in New York City
 * Further reading:
 * Links to presentations Steven Petrus

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