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Posted inOpinion

Achieving equity requires a racial-equity lens

by Laura Hardwicke, Melanie Mcqueen and Anthony Clark January 31, 2017February 10, 2021

Recent articles have highlighted the persistent and systemic achievement and opportunity gaps at OPRF High School. As many in the community know, the division of academic success at OPRF too often runs along racial lines. Students of color are disproportionately relegated to fewer academic opportunities. This disparity cannot continue. 

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