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Weston middle-school students lead ‘No Place for Hate’ activity focused on intent vs. impact
Summary
Students and staff described a Feb. 27 'No Place for Hate' lesson at Weston Middle School that used mixed-grade groups and real-world scenarios to explore intent versus impact; staff reported positive survey feedback and the school was newly designated a No Place for Hate site.
Student leaders and staff told the Weston Board of Education curriculum subcommittee on April 1 that a district 'No Place for Hate' activity aimed at teaching the difference between intent and impact produced measurable classroom engagement and positive survey results.
Jason (speaker 4), who introduced the presentation, said the activity — planned in January and implemented Feb. 27 — used mixed-grade groups and student leaders to encourage candid discussion. “The topic of activity 2 is intent versus impact of words,” he…
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