Students participated in dress up days, read alouds, and Morning Meeting discussions to learn about what Autism is — and how to practice acceptance.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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about Colonial School District celebrates Autism Awareness Week
Members of the PWHS Best Buddies Club helped raise awareness about inclusion through the Spread the Word 5k Run/1 Mile Walk.
The students chose words from Dream Variations by Langston Hughes and The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander to inspire their artwork. Click here to watch the video!
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School students, faculty, and staff "rocked their socks" and raised money to support families of children with disabilities.
The Colonial Community raised $2,500 for the BCA Club Scholarship Fund and brought in nearly 200 books for the CMS Black History Month Book Drive.
Dr. Christian and Mr. James urge the community to stand with Asian-American and Pacific Island staff, students, and community members.
The CMS National Junior Honor Society has created a diversity calendar to share the celebrations of different ethnicities, cultures, and religions.
DEI Committee Meeting Presentations
Parent/Guardian Resources
Diversity, equity and inclusion can be difficult topics to discuss with your child, but these conversations are important to have. Please refer to the links below for helpful information.
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Anti-Defamation League: Discussing Hate and Violence with Children
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American Psychological Association: Talking to Kids About Discrimination
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Book Riot: 50 Children's Books about Diversity that Celebrate our Differences
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National Association of School Psychologists: Social Justice
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National Association of School Psychologists: Supporting Vulnerable Students in Stressful Times
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National Parent Teacher Association: Discussing Difficult Topics with Your Children
Districtwide School Climate Initiatives
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