Next Meeting: Thursday, October 3 at 9:00 AM and 3:45 PM (two separate sessions) in the Large Group Instruction Room
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What is Equity and what does it mean for MIner?
The dictionary definition of equity is “justice according to natural law or right; freedom from bias or favoritism.” Addressing equity issues at Miner requires an understanding of the root causes of outcome disparities within our school and then creating environments in which everyone can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate
Background
In 2018, Miner partnered with Kindred, a non-profit organization that brings diverse groups of parents together to engage in dialogue and work toward equity in their children's school. In these groups, parents explored their histories and identities, developed trusting relationships, and decided on a collective action to create a more inclusive, equitable school community that cares for all children as if they were their own. This collective action was to form an equity committee, supported by Kindred, to carry forward the work they have begun. This committee, now called the Miner Equity Team, began its work in the fall of 2019.
On September 20, 2019 the Washington Post published an article about the work that Kindred is doing in DC schools, including at Miner.
On September 20, 2019 the Washington Post published an article about the work that Kindred is doing in DC schools, including at Miner.
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Purpose of the Equity Team
The purpose of the Miner Equity Team is to build and strengthen our community by ensuring that everyone is represented, and that everyone has a voice that is heard. This is done by advising school leaders (administration, PTO, LSAT) about issues relating to equity and inclusiveness, as well as by taking direct action within our school community toward these same goals.
The Equity Team will be a working group made up of and facilitated by parents who took part in the Kindred dialogue groups in spring 2019, along with other parents who want to work collaboratively to advance equity in inclusiveness at Miner. While incorporating the trust and relationship-building components of a Kindred dialogue group, the Equity Team will also focus heavily on taking action to address equity-related challenges within the school community.
The Equity Team will be a working group made up of and facilitated by parents who took part in the Kindred dialogue groups in spring 2019, along with other parents who want to work collaboratively to advance equity in inclusiveness at Miner. While incorporating the trust and relationship-building components of a Kindred dialogue group, the Equity Team will also focus heavily on taking action to address equity-related challenges within the school community.
MembershipMembership is open to anyone in the Miner community who has an interest in increasing equity and inclusiveness in our school and our community. The specifics of what that means is up to the team members.
Equity Team members are the heart of Miner's equity work, and are responsible for taking the lead to identify needs, develop ideas, and put plans into action. If you are interested in joining the Equity Team, just email us at MinerEquityTeam@gmail.com or come to any meeting. Team co-chairs, LaShawn Oliver and David Treat, participated in Kindred dialogue groups in spring 2019, and are looking forward to continued service to the Miner community by facilitating and coordinating team activities. *A note about the relationship between the Equity Team and the Miner PTO: Although Equity Team is part of the PTO for budgetary reasons, it is not overseen by PTO leadership. It is a separately-led group of stakeholders, with full and independent decision-making authority. As a body, it is equal to and on the same level as the PTO, LSAT, and PreK Parent Committee. |
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Meeting Materials
- October 3, 2019: Agenda / Presentation / Minutes