Virtual Town Hall: NJ Educational Equity & Equality

Let's Talk: NJ Educational Equity & Equality

You are cordially invited to attend a Virtual Town Hall on Educational Equality & Equity organized by the Latino Action Network Foundation, Salvation and Social Justice, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) New Jersey.

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The event aims to raise awareness and provide a platform for students impacted by Chapter 6 of the New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:7) and the Latino Action Network et al. v. State of New Jersey lawsuit, which focuses on managing equality and equity in education.

This is an excellent opportunity for the New Jersey Department of Education to hear directly from the NJ students impacted by our school system to engage in meaningful dialogue and foster a greater understanding of our next steps and direction.

When: August 4, 2023, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Where: Virtual: Zoom Link; find the registration link here: http://bit.ly/njeducationtownhall

Why: Educational Equity is a priority. We are raising awareness and offering an opportunity to the BoE to hear directly from the students who are being impacted.

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