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McLoughlin Middle School in Medford to hold inaugural Black History Month assembly

McLoughlin Middle School in Medford to hold inaugural Black History Month assembly
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One year after George Floyd's murder, Rogue Valley activists say more work remains


SOUTHERN OREGON Local leaders in Rogue Valley continue to fight for racial equality, as they reflected on one year since the murder of George Floyd.
Tuesday May 25th, marked one year since George Floyd was murdered by former police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was convicted in April on all three counts of second-degree murder, third degree murder, and manslaughter.
The more than nine minute video that showed Chauvin’s knee on Floyd’s neck, sparked unrest and calls for change across the nation. Protests were held in cities like Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass.
“First thing that popped in my mind when I saw the video was how sorry I felt for [Floyd] and his family,” DL Richardson, Equity specialist with Medford School District and activist with Black Southern Oregon Alliance, told NBC5. “Secondly I said to myself, here we go again.” ....

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Oregon House Education Committee passes bill to maintain diversity in classrooms during layoffs


SALEM, Ore The Oregon House Education Committee is continuing its push for racial equity with a new bill, that would protect teachers of color from being laid off during district budget cuts.
House Bill 2001 is currently in the House Rules Committee after passing unanimously in the Education Committee Tuesday. House Speaker Tina Kotek is the main sponsor and is lobbying state leaders to ensure representation in classrooms.
“This bill has a simple, but important goal,” Speaker Kotek said in a written testimony in February. “Maintain diversity ratios between teachers and students in the event of school district layoffs.”
Typically during layoffs, seniority is prioritized – affecting new teachers specifically BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) educators. The proposed bill would provide an alternative to prevent cuts from negatively impacting diverse teacher to student ratio. ....

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