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After hours of student testimony, Peoria Unified renews theater, music and dance memberships
Summary
The governing board voted unanimously Aug. 28 to renew district memberships in the Educational Theater Association, National Association for Music Education and National Dance Education Organization after hearing more than 60 public comments from students and community members urging preservation of competitive arts opportunities.
Peoria Unified’s governing board voted unanimously Aug. 28 to renew professional memberships for performing‑arts organizations — including the Educational Theater Association (EDTA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) affiliate groups and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) — after a large turnout of students, teachers and parents urged the district not to sever ties.
The vote followed a presentation from district leadership that summarized guidance from the Arizona Department of Education and federal developments. Superintendent Dr. Summers told the board that ADE had contacted the U.S. Department of Education and, as of Aug. 22, had not been directed to withhold federal funds related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices; ADE described the federal position as…
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