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Equity audit: Piscataway report highlights belonging gaps, lower high-school engagement
Summary
Dr. Alex Gray summarized a near-200-page equity audit that found strong participation in surveys but a decline in engagement from middle to high school, lower belonging among some male and underrepresented students, and recommended public-facing summaries, targeted professional development and parent engagement strategies.
Dr. Alex Gray presented highlights from a comprehensive district equity audit to the Piscataway Township Board of Education on April 19, telling the board the full document runs near 200 pages and contains targeted recommendations for schools and district leaders.
Gray said the audit combined survey responses and qualitative interviews gathered beginning in mid-2023. He reported roughly an 80% response rate among students in grades 6'12, about a 30% staff response rate…
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