Strathaven Academy awarded £5k grant for racial equality school library project

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Strathaven Academy is to receive a £5,000 cash injection for a progressive diversity and racial equality project.School libraries across Scotland have been awarded funding totalling £200,000 for projects focused on anti-racism, diversity, and racial equality.In 2022-23 18 initiatives across 10 local authorities will benefit from the School Library Improvement Fund grants.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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