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Greeley High students to lead "Dialoguing Across Differences" workshops Jan. 30
Summary
Students and staff from Greeley High's school‑based EDI committee described a student‑led Dialoguing Across Differences program that will involve 75 trained student leaders and culminate in identity, listening and community quilt activities on Jan. 30.
Student leaders and staff from the Greeley High School equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) team presented a preview of a student‑led "Dialoguing Across Differences" program to the MSAD 51 Board on Jan. 16.
The presenters said 75 student leaders signed up for the initiative and that 15 to 20 students had taken on additional, intensive leadership roles to prepare workshops, a video introduction and staff training sessions. The program is scheduled to culminate in student‑led activities on Jan. 30.
Students Anca (freshman) and Sarah (junior) told the board the event is intended to build trust and communication among peers and to strengthen connections between students and staff. Planned activities include an "identity iceberg" exercise, listening circles, strategy brainstorming and a community‑quilt activity in which students will create visual or written takeaways for display in the cafeteria.
Staff said the program grew from earlier DEI committee work, student suggestions and consultation with Lawrence Alexander, the district's DEI consultant. The presenters described a multi‑step preparation process: an initial workshop for 75 students on Nov. 25, twice‑weekly planning sessions over the fall, a staff experience training on Jan. 8 led by student facilitators, and a final student workshop prior to the Jan. 30 events.
Jackie Hayes and other staff members who volunteered as interview subjects for an introductory video said the work aims to improve school connectedness and student well‑being. "These skills are super crucial," one staff interviewee said in the video, which the presenters said will be shared with families in the Ranger Report.
Board members thanked the students and invited them to bring the program to other district committees; one board member noted the work aligns with the district equity plan approved by the board last spring and asked the students to present to the equity steering committee.
The presenters said the EDI work is a partnership of students, staff and a district consultant and emphasized student leadership in design and delivery.
