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Local teacher urges board to safeguard DEI principles after state reporting
Summary
A representative of the Hardin County Education Association told the board that recent reporting suggested the Kentucky Department of Education eliminated DEI initiatives and urged local protections to preserve inclusive practices for students and staff.
Lawson Barker, speaking on behalf of the Hardin County Education Association during public comment, said recent coverage in the Lexington Herald-Leader reported that the Kentucky Department of Education had eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from public schools. Barker urged the board to consider what protections the county…
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