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Board Divided Over DEI Policy Rewrite | Mesa News
The Peoria Unified School District’s governing board is locked in a heated debate over a proposed rewrite of its anti-DEI policy, sparking accusations of backtracking from key members. Board President Jeff Tobey seeks to rename the policy “Equal Opportunity and Merit-Based Decision-Making” to focus on individual achievement and comply with state law banning racial superiority teachings. But Heather Rooks and Janelle Bowles fiercely oppose the shift, claiming it undermines their campaign promises. The controversy follows backlash over book removals—initially blamed on DEI guidelines, later…
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