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(Left to right) Malachi Byrd, Cedric Harper, Devyn Jefferson, Cynthia Johnson, and Juwan Middleton performed original spoken-word pieces as part of the School Leadership Program conference. These students represent CONTRA VERSE, a spoken-word team from Cesar Chavez School for Public Policy, which is led by their teacher and coach, Michael Bolds. Throughout the two-day convening, these students and others shared insightful perspectives on education and the impact of current reforms on educators and students. |