Jun 7, 2021, 5:59 PM
(from Edutopia and K-12 Dive) Most schools operate under heteronormative cultures, writes international school principal Jeremy Majeski, but schools can modify paperwork to allow parents to identify who they are in relation to their student through drop-down menus or blank spaces, rather than cells for just "mother" and "father." Ask yourself, “Can every type of parent or guardian find a place for themselves in my school’s documents, databases and communication?” Schools should also consider if events are welcoming of every type of family as well as professional development for staff and faculty.
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