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Replaced with Policy Code ADF,Intercultural Proficiency
(Available in MS Word | Available in Adobe PDF)

DIVERSITY APPRECIATION EDUCATION

BOARD POLICY 6112

Multicultural/non-sexist education is the identification and eradication of the dehumanizing biases of sexism, racism, prejudice and discrimination. The TUSD Governing Board affirms its commitment to multicultural/non-sexist education to develop staff and student understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and ethnic heritages and to foster knowledge, respect and appreciation of the contributions of women as well as men. The educational process conditions neither women nor men for stereotyped career roles. Learning produces an understanding of diverse values, history and achievement of identifiable groups in society. No achievement or contribution is overlooked because of race, color, national origin, language proficiency, sex, religion, disability, age, or sexual preference. The District will neither group by ability nor track by achievement.

Students are taught attitudes and skills to recognize debilitating biases, and to develop a responsibility to protect and advocate a respect of human dignity and the rights of each individual. Instructional material, teaching and curriculum are free of the negative influences of bias. All students have the opportunity to learn their cultural heritage and appreciate its uniqueness as well as that of others. Each student learns to communicate, associate and participate in a diverse community and a pluralistic society.

Multicultural/non-sexist education is achieved through an infusion of a multicultural/non-sexist focus in the curriculum and teaching strategies, increased options for students and high academic standards and expectations for students. Accurate comprehensive non-biased information about diverse cultures is the basis of Governing Board policies, administrative regulations, curriculum, teaching, instructional materials, staff development, assessment and evaluation, classroom and school climate, human resource practices, counseling and guidance, community involvement and staff recruitment. All staff is held accountable for implementation of multicultural/non-sexist education within their areas of responsibility.

TUCSON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tucson, Arizona

Adopted by Board: November 19, 1991
Revised By Board: June 1, 1993
Replaced with Policy Code ADF (Available in MS Word | Available in Adobe PDF), July 12, 2005

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