School District of River Falls

ALL STUDENTS

River Falls School District is driven by its mission to ensure the development of every student's unique potential.  In an effort to fulfill this statement, we recognize that all stakeholders must challenge traditional systems, practices, and mindsets about students. It is our responsibility to interrupt actions that contribute to lower engagement, connectedness, and representation for certain students of color, families with financial insecurity, and students with exceptional educational needs. 

EQUITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Purpose:  The EID committee was formed to: Deepen our understanding of equity, inclusivity, and diversity; champion actions that disrupt the marginalization of students and families; and create a welcoming environment for all stakeholders.

Committee Structure:  Starting in 2020, the EID committee structure is being reorganized so that all stakeholders are represented. EID representative members will include:

• One Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Renaissance Rep (4)
• One Building Staff Representative (7)
• One School Board Representative (1)
• 3-5 Community Representatives (5)
• One Student Representative (1)

If you are not a representative committee member, you are still invited to attend monthly meetings or serve on an annual subcommittee.

If you are a community member interested in being a part of the EID committee, please complete the following EID Committee Member Form and email it to Nathan Wells. Forms will be reviewed by the EID committee and community placements will finalized so that the committee reflects the demographics of our community. If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Wells at (nathan.wells@rfsd.k12.wi.us).

If you are a community member interested in being a part of the EID committee, please contact your supervisor or email Nathan Wells(nathan.wells@rfsd.k12.wi.us). 

2020-21 EID GOALS

1. Revise organizational and reporting structure of the EID Committee so that all voices are represented and heard by the Board of Education.
2. Support universal ICS Cornerstone 1 training for teachers and educational support staff.
3. LBGTQ Awareness for students and staff.
4. Review and revise the Dress Code Policy.
5. Review and revise Holiday/Celebrations Policy.
6. Teacher training on evaluating curriculum and instructional practices through a multicultural lens.
7. Support the student experience project.

EQUITY FRAMEWORK

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES

Empowering Educators:  A Guidebook on Race & Racism:  This link includes the 2020-2021 Empowering Educators series, which includes this guidebook, forthcoming instructional videos, and other pedagogic resources. The goal is to empower educators so they can help their students engage in effective, courageous conversations about race and social justice. By providing actionable steps to create equity and meaningful change, this work is essential to ensure that all children thrive in our multiracial society. The Guidebook is also designed to be used by organizations, communities, and families that are also looking to build greater understanding.

Books To Help Build Inclusive Classrooms:  A curated list of teacher-facing materials and evaluation criteria to affirm and reflect students’ identities and to help facilitate important conversations about equity, racism, and belonging.  Created with support from Google for Education.

Racial Justice Resource Guide:  A library of nearly 40 videos and growing that support antiracist teaching and learning, including biographies of black Americans, key cultural and historical events that demystify present-day race relations, and SEL skills to help students engage in compassionate, productive conversations.  The guide was created by Flocabulary, but many of these videos are free even if you don’t have a Flocabulary account. 

National Equity Project Resources:  The National Equity Project is a leadership and systems change organization committed to increasing the capacity of people to achieve thriving, self-determining, educated, and just communities.  The resources page includes articles, blogs, webinars, podcasts, tools, and videos for educators. 

Teaching Tolerance:  Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.