WCUUSD Commitment to Humanity and Justice Vision Statement
The Washington Central Unified Union School District is dedicated to taking concrete actions that provide a safer and more supportive learning environment that is free of barriers; one that affirms the identity of each of us and acknowledges and celebrates differences to create a sense of belonging for each person connected to our schools. The school district is committed to creating inclusive educational opportunities that are relevant both historically and culturally, addressing the impacts of bias, prejudice, and discrimination while building more opportunity for us to thrive rather than merely survive. This statement represents a commitment within our school district to acknowledge and end oppression and oppressive systems, to center our full humanity of all in our community, and to keep broadening our perspectives. These identities — including and not limited to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, family composition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, varying physical and mental abilities, and socioeconomic status — carry socially constructed meaning and value. Our commitment is to the development of cultural humility and personal growth that is best supported in a climate that respects differences and provides a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Below are links to resources created by WCUUSD educators and students to help us actualize this commitment:
Celebrations: Read-alouds and STEAM Lessons for Global Citizenship
WCUUSD Project Design Template (Stay tuned for a revised version soon)
WCUUSD Unit Design Template (Newly revised June 2025 version)
Below are links to Vermont Agency of Education Spotlights on Equity Resources: From the VTAOE website: Educational equity means that every student has access to the resources, opportunities, and educational rigor they need at the right moment in their education, whatever their race, gender/identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, language, ability, family background, or family income may be. (Adapted from CCSSO, Leading for Equity) The Spotlights on Equity Resources below provide a list of considerations and resources for the purpose of supporting equity and access across content areas, emphasizing high quality and culturally sustaining learning opportunities for all students.
Below are links specifically related to the new VT Education Quality Standards that went into effect on July 1, 2025:
EQS Teaching Practices Resource Bank from Education Justice Coalition of Vermont
Teaching Practices in Action from VT Education Justice Coalition
Other Resources:
VT Racial Equity Advisory Panel 2023 Black History Month Series
What did you just say? Responses to racist comments collected from the field