Anti-Racism, Discrimination, Anti-Hate, Attacks on Identity
The school environment actively engages anti-hate practices (anti-racist, anti-discriminatory).
Everyone is treated in a fair and consistent manner in the school community.
There is respect for diversity across all relationships in the school community.
Staff are considerate of students' personal lives, social lives, and cultures in how they view and interact
Everyone sees themselves reflected throughout their school, learning resources and teaching environments
Barriers (e.g., cost, transportation, etc.) to participation in school, education and recreation activities are removed.
The health, education and equity impact of school discipline policies are monitored and addressed for all population groups (see Policies).
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Each student will feel a sense of belonging in the school environment.
Everyone is treated in a fair and consistent manner in the school community.
There is respect for diversity across all relationships in the school community.
Staff are considerate of students' personal lives, social lives, and cultures in how they view and interact.
Diverse student-led clubs exist.
Everyone sees themselves reflected throughout their school, learning resources and teaching environments.
Resources for our learning, as adults:
Racism and racist practices in schools negatively impact the achievement and well-being of Black students and create differential achievement outcomes and opportunities for success.
Review resources for our learning, as adults:
African Nova Scotian History Books at Halifax Public Library
Baratunde Thurston’s Ted Talk on “How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time”
A list of resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement
20 Ways to Be in The Struggle Beyond the Streets - makeitseen on Instagram
‘Digital blackface’ dehumanizes Black people by flattening our stories
LGBTQ communities are elevating black voices during Pride Month in solidarity
Use your voice and your actions to become an ally to marginalized communities.
Create diverse youth groups to foster allyship among students.
Review resources for our learning, as adults:
Use resources like "Know The Signals" and the Bias Evaluation Tool to ensure all resources used in the classroom are appropriate and do not perpetuate racism and discrimination.
Use your voice and your actions to become an ally to marginalized communities.
Create diverse youth groups to foster allyship among students.
Review resources for our learning, as adults:
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Do you have a practice, program, or framework you are using successfully at your school to address racism, discrimination, homophobia, and/or transphobia? Or one that you'd like to try?
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