We Belong Here: Eliminating Inequity in Education for Immigrants and Students of Color in Maine
What we learned: Through interviews with 115 students, parents, educators and administrators in over a dozen schools, we uncovered harrassment and discrimination against students of color across the state and at all grade levels. Many students of color face a constant barrage of bullying, as well as unwelcoming school cultures.
Our goal: This report explores the experiences of immigrants and students of color, and the successful programs some schools have implemented to address inequality. Our goal is to support communities in making positive change in their schools.
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العَرَبِيَّة (Arabic) | Français (French)
Soomaali (Somali) | Español (Spanish)
Resources
For Parents
- Things Every Parent or Guardian Should Know
العَرَبِيَّة (Arabic) | Français (French)
Soomaali (Somali) | Español (Spanish) - What to Do if Your Child is Facing Discrimination or Harassment at School
- Sample Letter to Administrators About Discrimination
- Sample Chart: Keeping Track of Incidents
- How to File a Complaint with the Human Rights Commisison
For Students
For Administrators and School Boards
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