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ASSISTANT principal Aisha Thomas is founder of Representation Matters, an organisation aiming to challenge inequality and the lack of representation in the education system. She recently ran a course at the NEU for Black female educators in leadership (see page 14). Aisha said: “This year saw a global pandemic that stole lives, hopes and dreams, yet the union used its power to fight for all educators, while acknowledging the disproportionate effect it was having on Black members. “The pain was exacerbated by the death of George Floyd. The trauma of my everyday experience was everywhere. The world could see what I had been screaming for years. This time has not been easy for any of us. But being a member of a union that acknowledges there is more to do, while taking a stand to make change, provides hope in a moment of educational darkness.” repmatters.co.uk #RepresentationMatters Photo by Rosie Parsons
