Equity and Culture of Care Spaces

Dr. Amy Yillik continues Season 11, Culture of Care, with a discussion of the concept of equity. Her guest, Steve Wetherald of Bend High School, defines the term as the assurance that all students have whatever they need to succeed. As a Graduation Coach, Steve works to encourage students, whatever their needs, to graduate and attend college, and as the faculty advisor of the school’s Cross Cultural Club, he supports students in their efforts to build a mutually supportive and inclusive community.

Much of the conversation centers around this Cross Cultural Club at Bend High School that grew out of students’ request for a place where they feel absolutely safe and know that they belong. Steve affirms that all high schools might benefit from similar clubs, just as many colleges do. He offers suggestions for finding allies in this work of empowering students, whatever their needs. 

 

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Steve Wetherald named 2022 Central Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year 

OEA Commitment to Equity

Center for Equity and Inclusion

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