Social Media 259: Students choose a topic they want to study, and ask the teacher to help them understand that culture’s values.

Joel Lavin is the principal of River Road / El Camino Del Rio

• Teachers that put up welcome signs that were edgy.
• Opinion piece following the vandalism.
• Discussing racism head-on.
• Being inclusive not exclusive
• Equity committee that meets to discuss culture, morale, language barriers, etc.
• Support students that are not documented immigrants, but make sure that their rights are preserved.
• Students choose a topic they want to study, and ask the teacher to help them understand that culture’s values.
• How the mastermind benefits Joel.
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• Dual Language Principal Katherine

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