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Community groups urge Rockford board to center equity, diversity in superintendent search
Summary
Eliminate Racism 815 and other community speakers asked the board to prioritize candidates with records of hiring and retaining educators of color and building partnerships; board members outlined search process steps and outreach.
Community members told the Rockford Public Schools board they want the next superintendent to prioritize racial equity, hire and retain educators of color, and partner transparently with families as the district begins a public search.
"We implore you to prioritize a candidate who is not just a manager, but a proven champion of equity and inclusion," said Nina Gianangeli, speaking on behalf of Eliminate Racism 815's education committee. Gianangeli told…
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