Education Through Equity & Diversity by Rachel Brake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47 News articles about Equity and Diveristy in Education en-us 2023-06-12 18:28:11 UTC 2023-06-12 19:37:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Parents noticed their autistic child coming home from school with bruising, and asked the school to investigate. In retaliation, the school sent CPS to the couple's home, claiming they were the ones who hurt their own child. This is not an isolated story, and other parents of disabled children have faced the same issue. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621391376 2023-06-12 18:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621391376 In California, there is law that protects a student's identity, even from family if the student chooses. The family found out and sued the district for 'trapping' their child into their new gender identity. Link to the law: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/faqs.asp numbers 6 + 7 rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621392328 2023-06-12 18:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621392328 Jewish and Islamic students are facing discrimination in their district. After a speaker came to the school, parents believed it wasn't enough and pleaded to the school to do more for their students to protect them. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621398724 2023-06-12 18:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621398724 After investigation, it came to light that female athletes were not receiving the same funding and treatment as male athletes in the same school. Male athletes had access to larger locker rooms, better medical and professional personnel, etc. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621401740 2023-06-12 18:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621401740 Students lead a protest at their school, advocating for trans protection and trans rights in their school. However, the school disagrees with changing names and pronouns of the students at school without parental consent. There are also issues over bathroom use. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621404067 2023-06-12 18:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621404067 A group of women promote and support young girls who would otherwise not be able to graduate, and allow them to be the first to graduate in their family. The group gives these children the opportunities and confidence to pursue their dreams. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621406006 2023-06-12 18:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621406006 Education and a students' status is often determined by their parents. This article discusses how closely intertwined life aspects are to education, and how the education of a child cannot be isolated outside of these financial, social, or medical disparities between families. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621415816 2023-06-12 19:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621415816 Children of Army families may not receive proper education or resources due to frequent moving and wide a variance within schools. However, a military section is added to school applications, to prepare staff for the incoming student. This video discusses various issues army students may encounter. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621422094 2023-06-12 19:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621422094 A student's wheelchair was taken from him, saying he wasn't allowed to have it. The teacher recorded the student having a meltdown, demonizing his reaction. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621424395 2023-06-12 19:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621424395 A Black American family moved to a new district, and have faced extreme racism since moving. The parents have reported it, but their children are still facing discrimination and racism. rjbrake https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621428962 2023-06-12 19:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rjbrake/g1yw6un3bdu6hx47/wish/2621428962