Waukesha Community Equity Team - WCET

We celebrate "independence day" as a reminder of our decision as a nation to be free of dictators and kings. Remember that when you vote in November please!!

Where ever you are in the world, spread some love and let your LGBTI+ friends, families and neighbors know how much you appreciate them.

School is a ‘nightmare’ for trans and nonbinary kids. Here’s why. In a sweeping Washington Post-KFF poll, 45% of trans and nonbinary adults said school made them feel unsafe. Here's what they faced on campus.

This is a really important article to understand why the work of Alliance for Education in Waukesha is so important to keeping all our learners safe.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/interactive/2023/trans-kids-school-stress/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wp_main&fbclid=IwAR2CHutDfP3o_8Pf4xgxhAV59EsLcvvUSTumJcpHJ49Ra-qdVK8Y5XAWapk

School is a ‘nightmare’ for trans and nonbinary kids. Here’s why. In a sweeping Washington Post-KFF poll, 45% of trans and nonbinary adults said school made them feel unsafe. Here's what they faced on campus.

LETS PUT AN END TO DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT IN OUR SCHOOLS FOR GOOD.

Apologies for the long post, but there is critical information about how we can elevate the egregious activities our superintendent, some of the administration and our board. As we have long suspected but are now confirming, some in the School District Waukesha intends to design and implement policies in ways that may be discriminatory under the law. This choice leaves the district and possibly individuals open to scrutiny under the first amendment.

We have been working with the Department of Justice for the last year, and their Office of Civil Rights has suggested that any teacher or parent on the behalf of their child that is experiencing bullying, harassment or discrimination should file a complaint through the DOJ portal so that it can be routed appropriately. The form is easy to fill out and is confidential. If you need help accessing or filling out the form, please DM us and we will get in touch with you.

There are particular sections for Employment Litigation for teachers. https://www.justice.gov/crt/employment-litigation-section It is also recommends that teacher file their complaints with the EEOC https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/Portal/Login.aspx to preserve their rights even if they file with DOJ.

Yes it is important to talk to your teacher and principal first, but please be sure to follow a couple of guidelines: 1) always document your conversation and the resolution proposed by the schools in writing, 2) be sure that it is clear that you are making a formal complaint and expect them to treat it as such, 3) if you do not get a healthy resolution for your child or yourself do not wait, file the complaint and let DOJ help you determine how to proceed. I know that we have many good educators and good people in the district, but if we stay silent this will continue.

Here is the link to the complaint portal: https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/

Contact the Civil Rights Division | Department of Justice Have you or someone you know experienced unlawful discrimination? The Civil Rights Division may be able to help. Civil rights laws can protect you from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or abuse in a variety of settings like housing, the workplace, school, voting, businesses, healthcare, public s...

One of the most critical ways we can support equity in our schools is using our voice at the ballot box. Make a plan and vote today. Every vote matters.

Home My Vote

Today is National Coming Out Day. Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction provides resources and supports for districts, educators and parents so that our children have every chance of a healthy identity development. https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safe-schools/lgbt

Identity development is as critical to academic success as reading, writing and math. Show your support for a strong Waukesha community by creating a space where all our children are honored and appreciated for being themselves.

Waukesha is the home to many indigenous tribes. As we moved across what is now the US, indigenous children were denied education about their own culture and language. As a result, we have lost a beauty, depth and richness to our culture that cannot be replaced.

Resources - Illuminative We provide tools and resources to help you amplify the New Native Narrative in media, pop culture, k-12 education and other critical sections. Join the movement!

Hey Waukesha, Oct 11th is 33rd anniversary of National Coming Out Day! We invite everyone in the community to celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors by wearing rainbows to school, to work, to volunteer or where ever you need to be that day. Share this message widely and feel free to post your pics on October 11th using .

National Coming Out Day Every year on October 11 we celebrate coming out as LGBTQ+.

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!!

Register and find more information here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gPyP4-XdRhKUSZTv6GxpEg

We are right in the middle of banned book. If you are choosing to support banned book week, please share some pics of what you are up too. We had few ideas over in the community page so take a look.

Another fun idea is to host a banned book trivia night...grab a few friends.

Banned Books Week Program Kits | Banned Books Week Banned Books Week Program Kits Trivia nights, also called pub quizzes, quiz nights, or bar trivia, are a great low-cost way to engage your community for Banned Books Week and beyond! In this kit, we provide a basic outline and tips for hosting your own trivia night, along with templates for promotio...