Wichita Public Schools Department of Equity, Diversity, and Accountability

Our Future Ready Advocates are rested and ready to continue their work of lifting students up this year!

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South High Junior BAASE member, Kalen Kirk, went back to Truesdell Middle School to speak to their BAASE Club! He started in BAASE in the 7th grade under the leadership of Deann Ricketts who now co-leads the Truesdell club with Jason Fair! A special thanks Future Ready Advocate Hercules Finley, who also serves as the South High BAASE coordinator! His former teachers showered him with love as well! Great things are happening in Wichita Public Schools! Thank you Dr. Alicia Thompson!

Last night, the Department of Equity, Diversity, and Accountability kicked off their "Engaging Congregations" initiative. Church leaders from all over the city gathered to reflect on data, learn about CTE opportunities, and start the process of becoming a conduit of support, advocacy, and encouragement between schools and the community.

Today, Future Ready Advocate Mentor (FRAM) Larry “Coach” Allen facilitated a restorative circle with his 5th grade Power Team at Adams Elementary.

In attendance was the teams’ future middle school principal, Jeff Freund, who was able to get a head start on establishing relationships with his students before they even walk through Robinson’s doors this fall.

Future Ready Advocate Hercules Finley took his Truesdell Middle School mentees to the Kansas African American Museum today. They learned and participated in discussions about the influence and sacrifice of famous black Kansans as well as the importance and purpose of Black History Month.

Students at Coleman Environmental Magnet are celebrating their annual Diversity Day today. This morning, they are watching presentations from the WPS Native American Education Program, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and Mexican Danza

This afternoon, students will attend their choice of over 15 culturally-themed breakout sessions, examples of which include creating Japanese Wind Socks or learning to cook soul food.

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