Stanwood football game a 'catalyst' for deeper anti-racism work

STANWOOD — In the wake of two investigations that found students used racial slurs at a football game in November, Stanwood-Camano School District leaders are stressing their commitment to equity.

Their plans have received a seal of approval from Stanwood’s predominant group for equity and antiracism.

The work started in December, when Stanwood High School hosted a two-day training for all students to recap the equity, discrimination and bullying policies. It continues in the new year with the formation of a Student-Superintendent Leadership Team, so students can share their personal experiences directly with top school officials.

And almost a dozen more actions are planned through next school year, including frequent listening sessions with students; cultural competency and racial bias training for all students and staff; monthly retraining for staff; and a three-part equity symposium to start the 2023-24 school year.

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