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examine, explore, and promote equity, inclusion, a sense of community, and
The School’s recent diversity work has focused on several key areas that
Equity and Inclusion Innovation Collaborative An event created and hosted by Norwood on November 16, 2018, for diversity educators at area schools. --- Promoted collaboration and innovation among school leaders in equity and inclusion work. --- Explored facilitation and training, organization and management, curriculum and instruction, and diversity programming. --- Established relationships for ongoing collaboration; will be hosted by Norwood on a regular basis.

Gender Identity Task Force Established four major areas of focus: curriculum and instruction; parent education and communication; school records, privacy, and pronouns; and facilities, athletics, and overnight trips. --- Researched gender-inclusive practices and considerations. --- Drafted recommendations for each area of focus. --- Currently developing tactical plan. Diversity Equity

open and honest dialogue. They include:

Anti-Bias Framework Conducted year-long examination of implicit or unconscious bias research. --- Established goals associated with four distinct anti-bias domains: identity, diversity, equity, and action. --- Developed essential questions and enduring understandings that align with goals. --- Currently drafting framework to help map, sequence, and implement our anti-bias curricula, align pedagogical approaches with anti-bias goals, and promote cross- disciplinary col