Building Inclusive School Cultures by Alma Rivas

2025-03-08 22:57:53 UTC

Team building between certificated/classified staff

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 22:58:20 UTC

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Create spaces for students to gather and feel seen (like community rooms)

2025-03-08 22:59:32 UTC

Creating a parent center or community center near or on campus for community engagement after school

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 22:59:58 UTC

Microlearning opportunities. Book study with team

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 22:59:59 UTC

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:00:04 UTC

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understand culture and act accordingly

2025-03-08 23:00:19 UTC

Inclusive extracurriculars (visual/performing arts, sports, etc.)

2025-03-08 23:00:39 UTC

Keep families informed with a weekly newsletter

2025-03-08 23:00:49 UTC

"Travel Clubs" where students can virtually visit and learn about other places/cultures

2025-03-08 23:00:54 UTC

Communications in home languages

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:00:54 UTC

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Family workshops at times that are convenient for the families

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:01:37 UTC

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:01:44 UTC

I have included students on teacher interview panels - up to half of the panel - and it is a very powerful experience that transforms the interview

2025-03-08 23:02:05 UTC

Offer translation services during community meetings

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 23:02:21 UTC

Rio Hondo Community College holds a painting class at our school every Friday. The drawings are hung on the wall.

2025-03-08 23:02:40 UTC

Student ambassadors

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:02:42 UTC

Who dictates/determines what texts and topics are used in HS ELA and History classrooms?

2025-03-08 23:02:46 UTC

Allow students to collaborate on ideas for schoolwide events (student leadership/student council)

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Make space to celebrate different cultures as community events.

2025-03-08 23:02:47 UTC

"Coffee with the Principal" or another before/after school meeting time for admin to converse with community members. A community check in time.

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 23:03:14 UTC

I have a standing meeting with ASB student leaders to discuss school activities.

2025-03-08 23:03:30 UTC

Create a superintendent student advisory group

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:03:35 UTC

Look for opportunities to invite students to acknowledge and repair harm

2025-03-08 23:03:50 UTC

Creating opportunities for student-led intervention/enrichment so students feel confident and empowered

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Teacher accountability... school culture won't change until we acknowledge what practices are the problem

2025-03-08 23:03:56 UTC

Professional Development for families to help upskill them with technology.

2025-03-08 23:04:08 UTC

Calming Corner: safe space to self-regulate and return to learning without escalating behaviors or needing to leave the classroom.

2025-03-08 23:04:52 UTC

Fluent Peer-to-Newcomer Peer tutors in Newcomer courses

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:05:16 UTC

Family night to celebrate each person's differences!

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:05:25 UTC

Create parent focus groups - be sure to include parents that whose voices are not historically prioritized

2025-03-08 23:05:40 UTC

Newsletter and social media posts in multiple languages based on school demographics.

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 23:06:12 UTC

Restorative Circles to resolve conflict

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:06:28 UTC

Create student panels where they share their experiences as students. Film conversation and show at staff meeting

2025-03-08 23:06:28 UTC

Home visits to learn more about families and their needs and help connect them to resources

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:06:55 UTC

Prioritize listening

2025-03-08 23:07:02 UTC

Provide enough translator devices for all teachers. Some students who are not ELs have parents that do not speak English.

bcovey12 — 2025-03-08 23:07:06 UTC

prioritize listening

2025-03-08 23:07:39 UTC

Staff spotlight: Staff can share their story. "Know their faces, know their stories."

2025-03-08 23:07:44 UTC

Hold a multicultural festival that provides space for families to celebrate and share their culture with the school community

2025-03-08 23:08:30 UTC

Teachers participate in a "Day in the life" simulation where they experience what school is like for students with disabilities, English learners, and students from marginalized backgrounds.

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:09:28 UTC

How Are The Children?

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A school ensures hallways and classrooms display artwork, flags, and posters representing diverse backgrounds

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Model and practice inclusive practices with teachers and staff in a safe environment. Provide them space and encourage them to ask the questions they might have.

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 23:11:23 UTC

Every student deserves a champion.

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:11:42 UTC

Presuming Confidence

2025-03-08 23:12:54 UTC

Keep the school website updated

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:16:31 UTC

jlhernandez24 — 2025-03-08 23:18:23 UTC

Tool to evaluate practices

2025-03-08 23:19:33 UTC

Assemblies that involve staff and students working in teams to play games or reach a goal. Building on teacher/student rapport.

2025-03-08 23:19:39 UTC

EL primary students paired with older students to help them become familiar with campus. Can also serve as reading buddies to help young EL students with phonics

2025-03-08 23:22:31 UTC

End of the year wrap up anonymous survey to gather input and reflections from staff about the inclusivity of the previous school year. Use data to guide upcoming school year.

2025-03-08 23:22:42 UTC

End of the year wrap up anonymous survey to gather input and reflections from students about the inclusivity of the previous school year. Use data to guide upcoming school year.

2025-03-08 23:23:00 UTC

End of the year wrap up anonymous survey to gather input and reflections from community members about the inclusivity of the previous school year. Use data to guide upcoming school year.

jwolfe69 — 2025-03-08 23:23:20 UTC