Diversity In Action

Equity is about helping students feel comfortable enough in their own skin so that they can show up as themselves. We can do this on our campus by building relationships with them and by celebrating them and their lives and experiences.
 Here is a quick example of Equity in Action that a teacher shared today: 
 Teacher: Wow! You look amazing today!
Student: Thank you!
Teacher: Is today a special occasion? Are you celebrating something?
Student: Yes! Today is Mexican Independence day - we celebrate it today and tomorrow. (9/15 & 9/16).
Teacher: That's awesome!
Student: I am not sure why Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but today is when Mexicans celebrate Independence.
Teacher: So, what do the celebrations look like?
Student: We celebrate for two days. We have lots of food, lots of different food.
Teacher: What type of food?
Student: On Saturday, my family will make Tamales, it is a lot of work to make them! Can I bring you some?
Teacher: Yes please!! I love Tamales! Can I take a picture of you and share this conversation with the staff at Hamilton?
Student: Yes, sure
Teacher: Thank you!