Equity Resolution
Resolution No. 2-20/21
Equity in Education
A resolution of the Board of Directors of North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) Lacey, WA to affirm NTPS’s commitment to equity in education.
- North Thurston Public Schools Recognizes:
- Hiring and Retaining a Workforce that Reflects the Diversity of Our Student Body
- Ethnic Studies, Anti-Racism Education, and Culturally Responsive Practices
- Data Analysis
- Policies & Practices
- Professional Development
- Social & Emotional Support
- Community Messaging
North Thurston Public Schools Recognizes:
Hiring and Retaining a Workforce that Reflects the Diversity of Our Student Body
Ethnic Studies, Anti-Racism Education, and Culturally Responsive Practices
Data Analysis
Policies & Practices
Professional Development
Social & Emotional Support
Community Messaging
Footnotes
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For example, studies show Black children are far more likely to be academically successful. Black teachers are less likely to perceive Black students as disruptive, inattentive, or unable to do work.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2332858415622175 -
“Educators” in this document include certificated and classified.
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https://www.edutopia.org/video/why-teachers-color-matter-students-color-succeed
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https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/03/20/dear-white-teachers-you-cant-love-your.html
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https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/all-students-need-antiracism-education
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https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com and https://neaedjustice.org/black-lives-matter-school-resources
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/schools-struggle-support-lgbtq-students
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https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-young-children-social-justice-jinnie-spiegler
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/developing-minds/201304/are-kids-racist
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https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/2017-06/TT_Social_Justice_Standards_0.pdf
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The Equity Text Tool and Black Lives Matter resources are currently being developed by the NTPS Equity Advisory Team.
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https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/decolonizing-our-classrooms-starts-with-us