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Public debate over 'equity' language surfaces at Woodbridge school board meeting
Summary
A lengthy public comment criticized what the speaker called DEI-related practices and urged the board to reexamine equity programs; board members responded that the district is following a state-mandated comprehensive equity plan and that affinity groups are open to all students.
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A public speaker at the Sept. 18 Woodbridge Township Board of Education meeting urged the board to reconsider what he described as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming and warned of potential state funding consequences; board members said the district is following state-required equity planning and clarified how district-run programs operate.
Tom Mares (commenter)…
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