Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Racial Equity Goals:

To guide all adult education staff members in reflection about what they have been taught to believe about the world and their own race.
To provide activities and discussions that lead to concrete actions which reduce bias and inequities in adult education organizations.
To assume the responsibility of our leadership roles in order to advocate for inclusive and equitable environments.
To model a willingness to take risks, reflect, accept feedback, make a change, be wrong, own our ignorance, commit to hard inner work, challenge each other, and be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

LGBTQ Pride Month - each June commemorates the Stonewall Riots, sometimes viewed as the beginning of the movement for LGBTQ rights and equality. Click HERE for more information.

The Stonewall Riots began in the early hours of June 28, 1969, when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a club located in Greenwich Village
The raid sparked a riot as police roughly and without justification hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to six days of protests and violent clashes with law enforcement
CT Public Act 11-55 specifically addresses anti-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression.

Racial Equity Taskforce

CSDE will support all adult education Directors as they continue their work in Racial Equity with teachers. Materials and presentations from all activities are available to Directors on Google Share Drive.