What role should the school district play in addressing racial equity in education in Juneau?

  • School Board

    • Martin Stepetin Sr.

      Candidate for School Board

      I think that it definitely needs to be looked at very deeply. This issue is a nationwide issue that has come to the forefront of school districts and municipalities and I think the public is ready to tackle this right now. I think the people of Juneau value racial equity and they’re willing for changes. They’re willing to make sure our institutions are being held accountable in this area. We value racial equity and they think the school district is one place where it needs to shine a light, especially in history.

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    • Brian Holst

      Candidate for School Board

      I think we have an important role in addressing racial equity. I’m happy to say that our five year plan that are our school district just created, our strategic plan, identifies equity as one of four key pillars. And we need to make sure that everybody sees themselves and finds themselves in our schools. That is one key way. It has been important for us to see that, like the Native community, for example, is a key part of the identity of Juneau citizens, of Juneau as a community and making our schools more welcoming is going to help us to be equitable.

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