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Teachers, families and alumni urge fair contracts and funding for Cultural Family Advocates
Summary
During public comment at the Oct. 7 ISD 196 board meeting, teachers, alumni and parents described Cultural Family Advocates' role supporting students of color and urged the board to provide fair contracts and funding to retain and scale the program.
Several speakers in the board’s special‑communications period described Cultural Family Advocates (CFAs) as essential staff who help students of color and families navigate school systems and advocated for fair pay and stronger funding.
Testimony and examples: Jennifer Ernst (district resident and CFA) described CFAs as bridges between families and schools who help with outreach, problem‑solving and resource navigation…
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