The Guilford County Schools Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to ensure equity for over 73,000 students and 10,000 staff. Former: @GCS_DEI_Office
Too often, Afro-Latinx history is glossed over or omitted entirely in schools. In our webinar, we explore this rich history, offering a historical primer on Afro-Latinx identities, and recommending resources to help you introduce the topic to young people. https://t.co/oRu9aYICVi
Hear from young Native activists addressing the tension between history, memory, and social justice movements across America. Watch our 2020 #IndigenousPeoplesDay installment of #YouthInAction. https://t.co/zid3YvHirA
Celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay today & every day! Let's honor the rich cultures, histories, & contributions of Indigenous peoples around the world. 🌎❤️ Together, we can work towards a future that respects, uplifts, & preserves Indigenous voices, stories, & rights.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay 87% of U.S. history standards relegate Native Americans to the past tense (pre-1900).
Here are stories of Native American activism from the 1960s to the present to #TeachOutsideTextbook in U.S. history classes. #PeoplesHistory ⬇️
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September 15 marked the start of #HispanicHeritage month. The #DFC values and celebrates the contributions, achievements, and history of Hispanic and Latinx people.
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#DidYouKnow? Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month. In GCS, we honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Just last week, we named our first Latino Teacher of the Year, Jhonatan Marin Mesa, a crucial member of the dual-language program at @HunterElemGSO.
So proud! "Stephen Bell, Coordinator of American Indian Education, will be awarded the 2023 @WereNIEA Convention Educator of the Year. He will be recognized during the annual convention and awards luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Albuquerque, N.M."@GCSchoolsNC@AIEGCS
#NCED Divisiveness got us to our current state, and it cannot continue to have a place in education policy decision-making. This year The Forum urges lawmakers to recognize the responsibility and urgency to act to meet the needs of every child in NC. https://t.co/u1CfsPM2oN