our superpower.” He says that the focus of the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is to integrate equity into all aspects of the school experience to ensure students feel seen, and have pride in their identity and an understanding of their connection to the broader community. The district promotes diversity not only through specific initiatives but also by building it into the cultural framework of each building. Professional development, collaboration, and inclusive programming are key components. “We’re working with a team of educators on how to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, not just that he exists, but the messaging and how that lives within us.We are blessed with teachers and this work resonates with them. So, they’re constantly bringing thoughts and ideas into the picture,” he portrays.“But I think the biggest piece is we’re constantly asking the question of whose voice is not heard and making 269 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03 HOBOKEN PUBL IC SCHOOLS, NEW JERSEY
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