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The importance of a diverse board
We know that diverse boards mean better governance. But on top of that, having people from a variety of backgrounds on school boards benefits the wider school community. So why is a diverse board so important? Over 30% of our volunteers are from ethnic minority backgrounds, compared to a national average of 5% of…