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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Proclamation: African American History Month - February
Item Type:Consent
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African American history reflects a determined spirit of perseverance and cultural pride in a people's struggle to equally share in the opportunities of a nation founded upon the principles of freedom and liberty for all people.

 

Each year the Board of Education recognizes the countless contributions that African Americans have made and proclaims February as African American History Month.  The observance calls our attention to the extraordinary contributions African Americans have made to the rich cultural history of our nation. 

 

The theme for 2021 is The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.

  

 

AUSD LCAP Goals:1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.
Submitted By:Sara Stone, Chief Academic Officer
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Proclamation: African American History Month1/20/2021Backup Material