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Evergreen State cancels 'Day of Absence' that set off series of protests and controversies
Annual event, seen as way to highlight needs of minority groups, set off major controversy last year.
Black students get special treatment on finals.
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Petition calling for grade leniency for Black students draws 43,000 signatures amid unrest
As protests across the country have galvanized the nation following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery in recent months, a petition has circulated on campus calling
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Virginia moving to eliminate all accelerated math courses before 11th grade as part of equity-focused plan
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is moving to eliminate all accelerated math options prior to 11th grade, effectively keeping higher-achieving students from advancing as they usually would in the school system.
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