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Westerly schools seek to improve culture and curriculum amid concerns about racial equity

When the Westerly, Rhode Island, School Committee voted on a resolution in July that sought to ban the teaching of so-called divisive concepts in the district like critical race theory, it became just one of the many school districts around the country to confront how race and racism should be taught in schools. As the new school year starts, Westerly school administrators are still searching for ways to improve.

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Superintendent: No New Cases Reported At Westerly School

The superintendent of public schools in Westerly said state health officials have not notified him of any new cases at the elementary school where a student tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.

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