A Contra Costa County School District is now hoping to turn a racist incident into a teachable moment at Diablo View Middle School in Clayton.
This event was so wide open and egregious to create an opportunity to create a safe space for students to talk about the harm that this caused,” said Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent at Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Clark told NBC Bay Area that after the incident was brought to his attention Thursday, his office immediately notified parents about it via email. On Friday, the district took it a step further by bringing counselors from its equity department to the campus, to discuss the incident directly with students in class.“I want to make sure the adults who are in charge. Address this issue, turn them into teachable moments, not here to punish, not the penal system,” he said.
Clark added this is just one step towards creating a more inclusive environment within the district. He said that diversity discussions need to be ongoing, in order to create lasting change. For Ferrat, she appreciates the district’s efforts in making sure all kids feel welcome, including her own.This article tagged under:
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