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Successful career prep program at Peoria district could end due to diversity issues

District officials: ElevateEDAZ program is compliant with federal executive order

Peoria Unified School District governing board voted to table a free student career preparation program because it is associated with diversity, equity and inclusion.

The vote at the May 12 governing board meeting was to approve a memorandum of understanding between the district and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation to continue the ElevateEdAZ program at Peoria and Ironwood high schools, as well as expand the program at Raymond S. Kellis and Cactus high schools.

The plan to also was to extend the term of the MOU to June 30, 2026.

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