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Spokane Public Schools Equity Education Support Office
was awarded the Washington State School Directors Association
"Diversity Award" in 1996 and again in 2002.
Spokane
Public Schools is committed to Equity in Education.
To respond to the needs and issues of equity, the Equity
Education & Support Office was developed in addition
to various policies and procedures to ensure the following:
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- Elimination of prejudice, bigotry,
discrimination, harassment and bullying in our schools
- Improve achievement for all students
- Bring parents/guardians and the
community into the learning circle
- Address racial/cultural integration
and recognize the strength of diversity
- Address language needs of all
students
- Ensure equitable distribution of
resources to meet student needs
- Recruit and retain a qualified,
diverse workforce
- Provide professional development
opportunities for staff
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| Equity
in Education - A Definition
"Equity is the outcome of fundamental laws
and policies which, when enforced, should guarantee
fair treatment and equitable access to resources and
programs for all students as well as outreach for parental/guardian
involvement. Furthermore, educators must create an educational
environment which supports the positive self-esteem
needed to enable each student to make a productive contribution
to his or her school, community, country and the world."
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The Board of Directors and Spokane Public Schools is firmly committed to having a positive educational and work environment that encourages respect, dignity and equality for students, patrons, parents/guardians, applicants, volunteers, contractors and employees. Discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender/sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability are prohibited.
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