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Simsbury schools outline multi-pronged plan to curb harmful language and boost belonging
Summary
After public comments about racial slurs, district equity leaders and principals described a student-centered campaign, restorative practices and new school-climate protocols designed to reduce harmful language, expand supports and increase student participation in advanced courses.
The Simsbury Board of Education on Wednesday heard an extended presentation from the district's director of equity and access and school principals laying out steps to address an "undercurrent" of harmful language among students and to strengthen school climate across K-12.
The session followed a public comment in which resident Darren Brunstead said racial slurs had occurred in schools and urged a clear rubric for handling incidents. "We just wanted to talk about that, specifically, about racial slurs that were happening in school," Brunstead said during public audience.
The board's Dr. Tyresha Batchelor, who leads equity and access, told members the district has implemented a multi-tiered strategy that…
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