This evening the GCS Board of School Trustees held a special board meeting to approve two resolutions, one in opposition to HB1005 which would expand school vouchers for private and charter schools, and one to request that Governor Holcomb prioritize … Continue reading →
Here is an opportunity to donate to a local food bank, at no cost to you!! Stifel – Public Finance, the Indianapolis underwriter for the GCS referendum projects, wants to share a unique platform that they have created to celebrate … Continue reading →
Human Family By Maya Angelou I note the obvious differences in the human family. Some of us are serious, some thrive on comedy. Some declare their lives are lived as true profundity, and others claim they really live the real … Continue reading →
The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) announced today that Prairie View Elementary in Goshen Community Schools, Indiana, has earned $10,000 for its selection as an NIET Founder’s Award finalist. The school is among four across the country under … Continue reading →
Everyone getting what they need, not just getting the exact same thing.
Being welcomed and embraced as a member who belongs.
The Goshen Community Schools Equity & Inclusion Council began in 2020 and is comprised of GCS staff, teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
The Equity and Inclusion Council works to eliminate the systems in our school culture that sustain bias and discrimination so each student can reach their full potential and supports all stakeholders as they engage fully in this vital work.
We believe in the people of Goshen Community Schools; students, families, teachers, staff, administration, and school board. These people represent a wealth of diversity in nationality, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and abilities; yet, many are excluded based on these qualities and feel that they do not belong. Individually and collectively, the people of GCS must eliminate the systems in our dominant culture that sustain this bias and oppression so that each student can reach their full potential.
Eliminating bias and oppression is the focus of the Equity and Inclusion Council. However, it is not solely the responsibility of this council. We expect everyone to be involved in this vital work of restorative justice to heal historic traumas and to strengthen relationships in our community. This work is long-term in nature and will need to be pursued at systemic, professional, cultural, and personal levels. We challenge all to do this with courage, humility, empathy, and a curiosity to learn through sharing stories and listening to one another.
