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Equity and Inclusion
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Members of the 25-26 District Equity Committee! -
Hartford High School students attended the Mountain Views Supervisory Union's Youth Leadership Summit where they engaged in dialogue about democracy, the environment, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, and heard from US Rep. Becca Balint and VT State Senator Joe Major. -
This Fall, members of the Hartford School District Equity Committee participated in a project with Dartmouth Students on designing a framework for welcoming our multilingual students. -
Carving pumpkins for some fall fun! -
Sharing meals fosters social bonds, increases happiness, and provides a sense of belonging. Food introduces people to other cultures and traditions, acting as a bridge between different communities and promoting understanding and representation. -
With students and staff from all grade levels, the annual pride parade celebrates the LGBTQ+ community by fostering visibility and community, honoring the history of the movement, and advocating for continued equality and rights in the face
Statements
The Hartford School District values neurodiversity as a natural and vital part of human diversity and that honoring neurological differences is essential to building an inclusive community. We affirm the inherent value and dignity of neurodivergent individuals and are committed to creating learning environments where we uphold each person’s authenticity, cultivate belonging, and promote agency by confronting ableism and ensuring neurodivergent students, staff, and community members are recognized, included, and supported.
“The School District of the Town of Hartford rejects all forms of racism. Racism in any form will not be tolerated in this school. Hartford Schools are committed to the mission of increasing cultural respect by cultivating greater understanding of concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity, implicit bias, white privilege, white supremacy, and systemic racism.”
"The Hartford School District is committed to providing a safe, orderly, civil, and positive learning environment for all students and staff, regardless of perceived or actual gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, and/or sexual orientation. It is the position of the Hartford School District that transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals deserve the same inclusion and acknowledgement that cisgender individuals receive."
In an effort to build community and belonging, the HSD has multiple affinity groups in each of its school buildings. An affinity group is a group of people linked by a common purpose, identity, or interest. Affinity Groups play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. They are never used to promote hate speech, discriminatory behavior, exclusion, or hostility. We offer and/or are creating affinity groups for students of the BIPOC/global majority/multicultural community, LGBTQ+ and their allies, boys/men, and neurodiverse learners.
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The Hartford School District values neurodiversity as a natural and vital part of human diversity and that honoring neurological differences is essential to building an inclusive community. We affirm the inherent value and dignity of neurodivergent individuals and are committed to creating learning environments where we uphold each person’s authenticity, cultivate belonging, and promote agency by confronting ableism and ensuring neurodivergent students, staff, and community members are recognized, included, and supported.
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“The School District of the Town of Hartford rejects all forms of racism. Racism in any form will not be tolerated in this school. Hartford Schools are committed to the mission of increasing cultural respect by cultivating greater understanding of concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity, implicit bias, white privilege, white supremacy, and systemic racism.”
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"The Hartford School District is committed to providing a safe, orderly, civil, and positive learning environment for all students and staff, regardless of perceived or actual gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, and/or sexual orientation. It is the position of the Hartford School District that transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals deserve the same inclusion and acknowledgement that cisgender individuals receive."
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In an effort to build community and belonging, the HSD has multiple affinity groups in each of its school buildings. An affinity group is a group of people linked by a common purpose, identity, or interest. Affinity Groups play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. They are never used to promote hate speech, discriminatory behavior, exclusion, or hostility. We offer and/or are creating affinity groups for students of the BIPOC/global majority/multicultural community, LGBTQ+ and their allies, boys/men, and neurodiverse learners.
Community Events
Upper Valley Outright
A drop-in peer support group for trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming youth (ages 13-18) Every Third Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30pm Kilton Li
Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color (DACC)
DACC is a group of Dartmouth College students who wish to make connections in the area, helping children of color through mentorship and community.
HSD Family Partnership for Equity Group
Hartford is proud of the diversity of its students and families. We know that we are stronger if we can build connections together. Join us!