The Wake County school system is trying to put its new equity policy into practice amid ongoing criticism from conservatives who say it’s part of an effort to indoctrinate students.
In November, the school board adopted an equity policy that calls for addressing disparities, reflecting on biases and recognizing the voices of marginalized groups. Now the district’s Office of Equity Affairs is leading an effort to “operationalize” the policy, including working on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment that will give guidance to schools.
