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asiliveandbreathe

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March 5, 2023

Glendale AZ Washington Elementary School District (WESD) Governing Board

severs ties with AZ Christian Univ...New sheriff in town..a win for equity and inclusion..

School Board members stated during their Feb. 23 meeting that the district’s values don’t align with ACU, an institution that instructs students and faculty to spread their religious beliefs and requires them to sign a statement of faith that has anti-LGBTQ principles.

https://www.azfamily.com/2023/03/04/glendale-school-board-severs-ties-with-teachers-religious-college/

The Washington Elementary School District (WESD) Governing Board is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all our students, families, and staff. While we recognize the right of individuals to practice their faith, public schools are secular institutions. To that end, the board unanimously voted to discontinue its partnership with Arizona Christian University (ACU) whose policies do not align with our commitment to create a safe place for our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and community. This is not a rejection of any particular faith as we remain open to partnering with faith-based organizations that share our commitment to equity & inclusion.”

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