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Improving academic outcomes and transforming educational experiences
"We see our schools as centers for culturally diverse learning where all students are educated to their fullest potential and as centers of our community around which we come together in support of the education of all students.
The concept of educational equity goes beyond formal equality to fostering a barrier-free environment where all students, regardless of their race, class, or other personal characteristics, have the opportunity to benefit equally in order to succeed and thrive.
Equity is critical to the success of our schools, our students, and our community."
(OCS Board Policy 1030, February 2019)
Lee A. Williams II
Chief Equity Officer
lee.williamsII@orange.k12.nc.us (919) 732-81262021-2022 OCS Equity Plan (Working Document)
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A+ for Cultural Awareness and Excellence in Equity
The Equity Team at New Hope Elementary School has put in special efforts to celebrate Black History this year among fellow Voyagers–and the elementary community of OCS at large.
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Student Essay: By Cameron from HES
The Equity Warrior for April 2021 is Mr. Kumar Sathy, a fifth grade teacher at Hillsborough Elementary School. Cameron is one’s Mr. Sathy’s students and he demonstrates in his compelling essay, that Mr. Sathy creates a classroom environment where students feel not only comfortable to speak out against injustice, but where they are also encouraged to be skeptical and form their own opinions. Cameron chose to write his opinion essay for the class about tough topics. And this is a demonstration of the outcome for students when you have teacher who sees equity as not another thing, but the thing.
Savannah Clay
Orange High School Senior wins The Pauli Murray Award
Student Video for Black History Month 2021 from New Hope Elementary
