Inequitable Grading Practices
Issue: The current grading and assessment practices are inequitable for students with disabilities, people with lower socioeconomic status, black and brown students, and English learners.
Planned Action: Advocate for a change in the grading process that is founded in the principles of UDL and Grading for Equity
Student/Staff Presentation (link)
Representation of Black and Brown Excellence Outside of Black History Month
Issue: Our school and schools in general do not do enough to show the fantastic contributions of black and brown people. The stories that are told are about sadness and overcoming, not excellence.
In Action: All teachers are having students create posters to be placed and presented in our school community and shared with other schools nationwide.
Queer Liberation at Edmunds Middle School
In Action Stage: Outright Vermont is currently working with all teachers at our school on how to CENTER queer voices in the curriculum.
Food Insecurity
Issue: Adults at our school assume that kids' food needs are being met because they have a school-provided lunch and breakfast at predetermined times. Student hunger is leading to issues in academic performance, causing behavioral issues, and contributing to chronic absences and tardies.
Planned Action: Assure that food is made available for all students in every classroom.
Student/Staff Presentation (link)