How Should Our Schools Handle Discriminatory Behaviors?
Mon, Dec 12
|Mount Horeb High School
Breaches in civility related to diversity, equity, and inclusion occur in and out of the schoolhouse. Some of those breaches often evolve into injurious and malicious behaviors. How should discriminatory behavior be dealt with?
Time & Location
Dec 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Mount Horeb High School , 305 S 8th St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USA
About the event
During the last school year, a group of local anti-equity activists in our community reached out to the Mount Horeb Area School District and requested more transparency around how the district teaches diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). On April 13, 2022, the district hosted a Community Curriculum Learning Night. This presentation included the current curriculum and resources the school uses, Wisconsin state standards related to DEI, plans for the future, professional learning related to DEI, and included time for feedback from the attendees. Information on how the district teaches DEI, as well as the presentation on April 13th, are readily available on the district’s website: https://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us
A recording of the presentation was circulated online, targeting teachers and staff for bullying and harassment. This vocal minority also hosted a gathering on May 12, 2022 called Continuing the Conversation. The guest speakers were Dr. Duke Pesta and David King. Pesta is the…