Action Toolkit: Supporting Safe and Inclusive Classrooms
Help Create an Atmosphere of Belonging and Inclusion in Utah's Schools
All students in Utah have the right to receive an education in a safe and inclusive environment, one that’s free from harassment and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and physical and mental abilities. Creating equitable, inclusive classrooms for ALL Utah kids means our state will have happier, healthier adults who are more likely to be financially stable and more civically engaged, and less likely to become involved in the criminal justice system.
Learn how you can be involved in promoting safe and inclusive classrooms throughout Utah:
Get Involved
Continue Your Equity Journey
Learn about the impacts of systemic racism on communities, individuals, and children using our equity resources.
Engage with Your School Board
Learn how you can get involved with your local school board by attending meetings or running for a position.
Send a Letter to the Editor
Write to your local newspaper and share your thoughts about why creating inclusive and belonging environments in our local schools is necessary for our community.
Resources around Belonging in Utah Schools
Learn how local school districts, universities, and parent-led groups are celebrating diversity, addressing hate, and promoting inclusive schools.
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Provo City School District: Equity Speaker Series
The Provo City School District has hosted several speaker series celebrating the diverse backgrounds of students in their district. Plus, they have more on the way in the coming months. Watch the recordings on their YouTube channel.
Ogden City School District: Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ogden City School District is one of the most diverse in the state with 50.9% of its students identifying as Latinx. The District and Community Advisory Council on Equity (DCACE) meets to identify barriers and bring in additional resources to help students from diverse backgrounds so that all students can succeed in school.
University of Utah: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
The University of Utah's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion office states they have the "ultimate vision of establishing a culture of belonging throughout the University and becoming a model campus for equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence." They host forums and events, committed to highlighting diverse voices in the community.
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Davis School District: No More, Not Here
Davis School District released the video "No More, Not Here," which features students asking their peers to be more inclusive and accepting of their fellow students from a variety of backgrounds.
Salt Lake City School District: Educational Equity and Student Support Department
The Educational Equity and Student Support Department states they exist "to support schools in providing every student with equal and equitable access to meaningful educational experiences that will prepare them for success in life and career." Services include translation services, refugee support, LGBTQ+ support services, and cultural family activities and potlucks.
Granite School District: Department of Educational Equity
Granite School District's Department of Educational Equity supports its diverse student population. The school district serves 70% of Utah's refugee population and accounts for over 40 languages spoken by families. The department offers English-language classes, credit recovery classes for refugee students, McKinny-Vinto specific services, and more.
Join the Coalition
Add your name to the growing list of supporters who vow to create inclusive school atmospheres and communities where all students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and physical and mental abilities, feel like they belong.
