Education official says proposal isn’t censorship

As student protest in suburban Denver over a proposed review of Advanced Placement history classes, the school board president says students are wrong to equate it with censorship.

The president of the Jefferson County Board of Education, Ken Witt, said Thursday that having more people weigh in on what’s being taught will make sure the curriculum is balanced and includes important material.

However, he didn’t rule out ultimately doing away with the whole AP history program if the committee finds it’s not appropriate for the district.

He also thinks students are being used as pawns of teachers, who are also upset about a new pay plan.

Several hundred students walked out of classes Thursday, the fourth straight day of demonstrations in the district.