Printer-friendly versionPOLICIES
This guide is not about dissecting and rewriting district or school
policies. But policies do matter. Take the time to read your
school’s policies on biased or discriminatory behavior. Knowing
the policies will inform some of your responses, especially when
behavior has crossed the line.
Finally, what is the policy in your own classroom? Is it established on the first day of school, or do you wait for something negative to happen and then develop classroom rules?
Consider creating a classroom constitution while also teaching about the u.s. Constitution. “A New Set of Rules” can help lead the way.
TAKING COLLECTIVE ACTION
Here are three longstanding school-wide campaigns that can
help create inclusive school environments that challenge
bigoted behaviors.
Mix It Up at Lunch
A program of Teaching Tolerance
Day of Silence
A program of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
No Name-Calling Week
Created by GLSEN and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
