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School officials say they hope this will help every student feels safe and welcomed. We are taking this seriously, both reactionarily and proactively, these are issues that are challenging but they are vibrant and they are critical to student learning, Dana Carver-Bialer, Title IX and Affirmative Action coordinator for Bangor schools said.
Bangor students will have more diverse guest speakers and class discussions regarding different religions, cultures, traditions, and backgrounds. It s holding more educational events on diversity and inclusion, establishing a better process for reporting bad behavior, and changing its dress code, to name a few. From signage in the bathroom stalls to emails, to me popping into classrooms and being a familiar face, Carver-Bialer says.
School officials respond after independent investigation finds evidence of racism at Bangor High School
The final report is not available to the public but school officials held a press conference with reporters Wednesday. Author: Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:28 PM EST December 30, 2020 Updated: 5:42 AM EST December 31, 2020
BANGOR, Maine Bangor school officials held a press conference Wednesday to address the findings of a months-long investigation into claims of racism made by students at Bangor High School.
The investigation began after five students shared their experiences with racism at the school with the Bangor Daily News in June. The school district launched an internal investigation into the reports, created a Title IX and Affirmative Action Coordinator position, and began diversity training for students and staff.