Oakland girls shine spotlight on sexual harassment and school board revamps its policy
“I’m very happy. I feel like all my hard work, and everything we collaborated on together, has paid off.”
Tag: school climate
VIDEO: Six Tips For Fostering a Positive School Climate
Fakhra Shah knows first-hand what it’s like to be on the receiving end of anti-Muslim slurs and stereotyping. Growing up Muslim in the Bay Area, she’s experienced them her whole life. As a social studies teacher at Mission High School in San Francisco, one of Shah’s primary goals is to prevent bullying by teaching respect … Continued
Responding to hate: Educators vow to support inclusion and strengthen community
“This is not a one and done. I don’t look at this as single training or a one-off rally, but as a beginning point for continuous community engagement that will transform the lives of our students, communities and the world.”
Fourth graders address racial, ethnic, gender stereotypes; video goes viral
A Maryland elementary class took on the difficult issue of stereotypes. The powerful video they produced has inspired their community.
Educator, expert offer guidance on rising tide of Trump-fueled bias in schools
Ninety percent of educators nationwide report that school climate has been negatively affected since the presidential election.