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The district's leadership plans to continue developing these aspects during the school year, engaging community stakeholders to refine their approaches. The ongoing legal and political challenges add a layer of complexity, with school officials prepared to navigate potential funding cuts or legal disputes.
Broader Comparisons: Lessons from Los Angeles
The recent efforts in Los Angeles, which launched a similar initiative for Black student success, serve as a case study. That district faced opposition from conservative groups and adjustments from the federal government, including watered-down aspects of their program. These experiences highlight the importance—and difficulty—of designing race-conscious programs within a complex legal and political environment.