This is Respect For All Week in NYC public schools, during which students will take diversity workshops and learn how to diffuse bullying and harassment. GLSEN is one of the NYC Department of Education's partners in the program.
“We have a responsibility to provide every student in New York City with a safe and inclusive learning environment,” said Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “Teaching our students to embrace diversity is essential to preventing hate among future generations. For the past two years, we’ve been working with advocates and community members to expand our Respect for All program. This week is part of our long-term effort to make this subject matter part of our school culture. We will use this opportunity to build awareness of this issue and the tools that are available to educators, students, and parents as they seek to eliminate bias-based harassment in our schools.”
“We applaud the Department of Education for recognizing the importance of the ongoing project of providing safe and effective learning environments for all students,” Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Executive Director Eliza Byard said. “Helping educators to focus on this work is crucial for ensuring that all students receive the support and respect they need to thrive in school. As a lead partner in the Respect for All program, GLSEN looks forward to continued collaboration with the Department to strengthen its efforts to address bias of all kinds in New York City schools.”
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