Proposal 2:

 Release Public Reports

Review and release public reports on district efforts of current diversity and inclusion programming.

Why is releasing public reports important?

OVERVIEW

  • In order to keep communities and school districts accountable, assessing what equity structures are in place on campuses are crucial. Before we talk about implementing our other proposals, understanding what is already established, what needs to be improved or replaced will give better insight on how to effectively accomplish our proposals.

LOOKING INTO WHERE FUNDING IS GOING

  • Multicultural literature fosters positive self-esteem and prevents students from feeling isolated. Introducing diverse texts is a powerful tool in enabling students to gain a better understanding of both their own culture and the cultures of others.

  • “Right now, districts serving the largest populations of Black, Latinx, and Native American students receive on average about $1,800 less per student in state and local funding than those districts serving the fewest students of color. These funding disparities have serious consequences for student academic outcomes, as research shows that money matters for resources that have a significant impact on student outcomes, such as class sizes, curriculum, and access to qualified teachers. Civil rights data show that schools with high proportions of students of color have many more uncertified and inexperienced teachers than do predominantly white schools”