Canton School Diversity Topic Of Forum

CANTON, CT — The Canton School System next week is hosting a special virtual community forum addressing the issue of equity in local schools.

Local school officials and consultants with the Capital Region Education Council (CREC) are hosting a "Community Gathering on Equity" on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Canton school officials had set a Jan. 6 deadline for registering for the event, with information on the forum available at www.cantonschools.org.

CREC is a regional, nonprofit educational services agency that works with member districts, providing programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford.

Wednesday's talk will focus on equity in the school system as Canton completes what's called an "educational equity assessment."

Canton Public Schools' equity and diversity policy states "we believe equity is recognizing and valuing each and every individual, removing systemic barriers to well-being, committing to sustainable action and ensuring access to pathways of success for all."

Center to this, according to Canton schools, is a commitment to critical thinking regarding history, contribution and perspectives of "diverse racial, ethnic and social groups."

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