PAST EVENTS

Parent University

February 28, 2023

Pierce Middle School's DEI Committee presented this workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion for caregivers, featuring breakout sessions on restorative justice led by Adina Schecter and on hate speech and the LGBTQ+ community led by Milton High School student Oliver Jones.

Equity in Learning Forum

January 25, 2023

About 75 residents came together for a School Committee forum on Equity in Learning that featured a presentation on the district’s efforts and a question and answer session for parents. Read more here.

Jeff PerrottiFounding Director of the DESE Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students 
Landon CallahanEducation Consultant

Safe Schools
December 13, 2022

Jeff Perrotti and Landon Callahan from the DESE Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ+ Students in Massachusetts facilitated an interactive session for parents and guardians. They introduced resources for addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Participants discussed best practices and strategies to support students and families. Sponsored in partnership with DESE, the MPS Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Tucker, Collicot, Glover, and Cunningham Schools.

New DEI Director Centers Belonging
October 14, 2022

Roughly six months into her post as the Milton Public Schools’ Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Claire Galloway-Jones has added a fourth tenant to her title: Belonging. Read more here.