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Without Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, we as a country are moving backwards
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] initiatives promote fairness and equal opportunities for all Americans. Under DEI policies, companies evaluate all candidates equally [regardless of race, sexual orientation, disabilities or other factors] during the hiring process and provide adequate training based on an individual’s needs, such as language-based training. However, under the Trump Administration, DEI-supporting…
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Special Education students face new challenges
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While the majority of students are not scheduled to return to school until January, several classes are well underway in the blended learning model. Select special education (SPED) classes first returned to campus in early October, while others have continued with the remote learning model. The staff has been working hard to make the…
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ASG prepares for National Inclusive Schools Week
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CVUSD schools have been diligently preparing for the week of Dec. 7, the designated dates for this year’s annual National Inclusive Schools Week celebrations. At the Nov. 3 board meeting in which the resolution was approved, many spoke up in support of its significance. “The positive experiences of inclusive opportunities often prepare us for…
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Local community supports LGBTQ+ youth
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The fight for LGBTQ+ rights has made great progress in the 21st century, including the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 and anti-discrimination laws aiming to provide the same job opportunities to all Americans. Although legislation has been passed, there is still much work left to do in the normalization and acceptance of…
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Unity Conejo inspires NPHS students
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Founded by CVUSD parent Megan Goebel, Unity Conejo is an organization of parents, students and teachers dedicated to implementing change in schools for the LGBTQ+ students throughout Conejo Valley. Unity Conejo has been meeting virtually since it was formed in the beginning of September. The goal of the organization is to effectively train teachers…