Why are schools still having spirit days that exclude students? I'm talking: crazy hair, hat, twin days or any day that forces children to buy things to belong. Why do I, as the educator approaching from an anti-racist equity lens, have to feel guilty about raising the alarm? 👇🏽
Can we consider ALL students and staff in our building to promote a positive climate? Whose voice is missing from the narrative? "When themes become inappropriate or exclusionary, they do the opposite of promoting a sense of belonging." #Inclusion2020 @PeelEquity #antiracism 👇🏽
Please read the articles below. Cultivate #inclusion and avoid spirit days that do the opposite. 👇🏽
https://www.weareteachers.com/theme-days-to-avoid/
Theme Days Schools Should Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

It's time to say good-bye to Crazy Hair Day.

https://www.weareteachers.com/theme-days-to-avoid/
https://letscultivategreatness.com/are-your-schools-dress-up-days-actually-excluding-students-plus-75-ideas-that-wont/
Are Your School’s Dress-Up Days Actually Excluding Students? (Plus 75 Ideas That Won’t!)

Avoid these pitfalls to create a more inclusive school culture during your next spirit week.

https://letscultivategreatness.com/are-your-schools-dress-up-days-actually-excluding-students-plus-75-ideas-that-wont/
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