As a life-long VA resident and product of VA public schools I fully support this program. Cultural competency is an important facet of being an effective educator. Our teachers must be able to understand where our diverse students are coming from - their unique challenges and the diverse character of our community - in order to effectively reach them and teach the core learning objectives. This proposal has nothing to do with critical race theory, an analytical tool used in the academic and legal profession. I sincerely hope that this proposal stands and that the incoming administration does not interfere with such a worthwhile and innocuous program.