Dr. Cesar Morales was sworn in Monday morning, becoming the first Latino and first person of color to be superintendent there since the office was created in 1873.
Dr. Morales thanked his parents who immigrated from Mexico.
The former middle and high school teacher says he plans to make diversity and equity cornerstones of his leadership leading the school district.
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