Respect for All Project=20
http://groundspark.org/respect-for-all
They have great curricular materials. They also offer onsite workshops =
and support.
Renee Ramig
Seven Hills School
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From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Jim Dunaway
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Subject: ISED/Political views in the classroom
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We have had complaints this year from some parents and students that
teachers sometimes inappropriately express their opinions in class. I'm
sure there is not a single source of this problem, and I'm sure what =
some
students and parents consider inappropriate would be thought quite
unoffensive by others. There is no question, too, that some of this has =
to
do with our ongoing conversations at school about diversity and
inclusiveness. Nevertheless, we think it would make sense to begin to =
have
some discussions among faculty about what is appropriate and what is =
not, as
well as the most effective ways to discuss topics that may be =
controversial
for some (sexual orientation, diversity, climate change--a whole range =
of
things), especially students whose parents espouse very different views =
from
what the students hear in school.
I wonder if anyone is aware of any articles (or even books or chapters =
from
books) that might be of use for us to read in anticipation of such
discussions.
Thanks.
Jim
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Jim Dunaway
Dean of Faculty
The Kinkaid School
Houston, TX
(713) 243-6555
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