I went in early today to participate in the Rachel's challenge assembly. Rachel's brother, Craig, who was also a student at Columbine when the shooting happened was the speaker. We saw the presentation and listened to the challenges to start making a change, today. Later in class the students took a couple of surveys about the perceived attitudes and prejudices within our school. My student were almost split down the middle on whether they thought our school was welcoming without prejudice. Sad commentary, since according to our principal, our school is one of the better ones in the district in terms of trying to make positive differences.
Two of the statements Rachel wrote in her diary that affect me the most:
"I won't be labeled as average"
and
"Don't let your character change color with your environment."
two of my students later asked if they could write their Biography report on Rachel
may you be a blessing in every color.........
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