Tool 5.

1  Examining Programmatic Patterns for

Bias Within Schools

◆◆ In what ways is there gender stereotyping at our school?

◆◆ What do we do at our school to recruit men and women teachers equally?

◆◆ To what extent do we enforce policies regarding sexual harassment?

◆◆ To what extent do organizations in our school demonstrate racial or ethnic bias?

◆◆ To what extent does staff reflect the demographics of the student body? The
community?

◆◆ In what ways do we honor the languages and cultures of the diverse populations
in the school?

◆◆ What types of training do we provide to staff to help them advocate for students
from families of poverty?

◆◆ Who decides what is most important to teach and how it is taught?

◆◆ What groups are not represented in school organizations?

◆◆ What does our school do to include all groups?

◆◆ How can we involve all students in school activities?

◆◆ How invitational is our school to all parents?

◆◆ Are we aware of stereotyping in educators’ conversations?

Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools   Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, Julie Combs
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