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“We need more people of color at every single level of this school district . . . and it’s not to say that a white teacher cannot be a role model, but [our students] need a diversity of different people to see. White kids need teachers of color, they need to see adults of color in command of a classroom, they need to understand the competence and professionalism of people of color. It’s not just about providing role models for our students of color . . . but our white students who are going to go out into a very diverse world must see professionals of color.” Kyra Wilson-Cook Vice Chair, A-B School Committee
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING We continue to provide SEED workshops (Seeking Education Equity and Diversity) for all certified educators, and sent nine AB teachers to participate in training to become SEED facili- tators. District leadership received coaching for the entire year from the Leadership Academy to expand and improve their practices that advance equity for all students, and develop high-impact action steps within each school and in the District. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders. We believe that by building a more representa- tive workforce, our students will have better out- comes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world. This Spring we launched a more concerted effort to recruit strong candidates for open positions through a recruitment web- site and short videos featuring current staff and students. As of July 1, 2022, AB has hired three new Assistant Principals and four educators who identify as a member of the BIPOPC community. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS Our schools continue to support the development of student affinity and interest groups such as Black Student Union, Jewish Student Union, Dear Asian Youth, Common Ground, the Acces- sibility Alliance, and the Latinx Affinity Group .
In March 2022, members of our school community participated in a video intended to provide potential applicants for positions in our District with a preview of our values, goals, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. You can view those videos at: https://sites.google.com/abschools.org/joinactonboxborough/home.
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