Author: Katie DeBenedetti

Public school teachers across California have taught Cesar Chavez’s contributions to the labor movement for a long time. Now they’re figuring out how to revise those lessons given the recent allegations against him of sexual assault. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Today is the birthday of Cesar Chavez. For years, it’s been celebrated as a holiday in California, where he co-founded the farmworker movement. But after reporters detailed sexual abuse and assault allegations against Chavez this month, California teachers are scrambling to come up with new lesson plans. Katie DeBenedetti with member station KQED has this report.KATIE DEBENEDETTI, BYLINE: Hundreds crowded into…