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NTPS PAUSE

PAUSE Framework

North Thurston Public Schools utilizes the PAUSE framework (titled NTPS PAUSE) in our approach to problem-solving and decision-making within our district.

P — Pause before deciding.

A — Ask, “Is this anti-racist?”

U — Understand the impact and context of your decision.

S — Seek additional perspectives.

E — Equity Lens: Is my decision about what's fair or what's just?

  • What is the decision, policy, or practice under consideration?
  • What are the desired results?
  • What do the multiple data points say, and how do we know they are unbiased?
  • Who will benefit or be burdened by your decision?
  • What biases and privileges are you bringing to this decision?
  • Whose perspectives and voices need to be involved and centered on?
  • How is this decision anti-racist?
  • If limitations are identified, where are the opportunities to say yes?