Now Accepting Nominees: 2025 CVUSD Inclusion Heroes!
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Now Accepting Nominees: 2025 CVUSD Inclusion Heroes!
In honor of National Inclusive Schools Week (December 8-12), CVUSD would like to celebrate Inclusion Heroes at the December 17, 2025 Board of Education meeting.
An Inclusion Hero is an individual who has a passion for ensuring all students have equal access and opportunity - particularly students who have historically been marginalized - and who turns this passion into action by modeling inclusivity in their day-to-day work.
Nominate a teacher, staff member or administrator in recognition of their dedication to creating a community of inclusivity, kindness, and respect, which enhances learning for ALL students by completing this form by Friday, November 21st at 5:00pm.
Click Here to Nominate a CVUSD Inclusion Hero Today!
Final Inclusion Hero nominees will be selected by District Leadership and recognized at the December 17, 2025 Board Meeting.
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