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- Dear Northwestern School Board,
In the second paragraph of the current dress code it states that clothing that is not gender appropriate is inappropriate for the school environment and “is not permitted.”
School age years are those of great development both on an academic level and a personal level alike. This language is outdated and it stifles and shames students journey to find themselves and the identity that they feel most comfortable in. In my personal opinion this language is not only inappropriate but also transphobic and has no place in a learning environment. Students are at school to learn and connect not to be policed in their gender identity and expression. School is a place where students should feel held and accepted by the school board and staff alike to ensure they can reach their full potential.
This is a call for the removal of non gender inclusive language within the dress code as well as an public apology for the harm it has perpetuated while in place.
Thank you for your time,
Rachel Rakowski
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August 23, 2020
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this movement grow confirms that the current policy is unacceptable to so many of us.
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I feel this was not meant to harm anyone. It was something that needed to be corrected which I know will because you have professionals in the field of education that accept all students. It is in an educator's blood to educate not to judge.
The more inclusivity this school can be the better. There was a lot of homophobia and bullying when I attended NWSD and I’m happy to see it headed in the right direction
Gender identity is unique to the individual. It is in the best interest of students to be able to express who they are at all times. We must nurture seeds of acceptance and growth in our community.
Schools should be focused on grades not clothes. let kids wear what makes them feel like themselves.
Children should be allowed to express themselves freely and openly, without judgment or scorn from the people meant to be their role models. Outdated gendered dress codes are biased specifically against not only young girls, but trans and non-binary students alike.
Transphobic language is unacceptable
This is long overdue.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
- Dear Northwestern School Board,
In the second paragraph of the current dress code it states that clothing that is not gender appropriate is inappropriate for the school environment and “is not permitted.”
School age years are those of great development both on an academic level and a personal level alike. This language is outdated and it stifles and shames students journey to find themselves and the identity that they feel most comfortable in. In my personal opinion this language is not only inappropriate but also transphobic and has no place in a learning environment. Students are at school to learn and connect not to be policed in their gender identity and expression. School is a place where students should feel held and accepted by the school board and staff alike to ensure they can reach their full potential.
This is a call for the removal of non gender inclusive language within the dress code as well as an public apology for the harm it has perpetuated while in place.
Thank you for your time,
Rachel Rakowski
Updates
August 23, 2020
The momentum is undeniable now. Seeing this movement grow confirms that the current policy is unacceptable to so many of us.
15 Comments
as a person who has struggled with gender identity, this warms my heart so much that many others care about these things as much as i do. much love ❤️
I feel this was not meant to harm anyone. It was something that needed to be corrected which I know will because you have professionals in the field of education that accept all students. It is in an educator's blood to educate not to judge.
The more inclusivity this school can be the better. There was a lot of homophobia and bullying when I attended NWSD and I’m happy to see it headed in the right direction
Gender identity is unique to the individual. It is in the best interest of students to be able to express who they are at all times. We must nurture seeds of acceptance and growth in our community.
Schools should be focused on grades not clothes. let kids wear what makes them feel like themselves.
Children should be allowed to express themselves freely and openly, without judgment or scorn from the people meant to be their role models. Outdated gendered dress codes are biased specifically against not only young girls, but trans and non-binary students alike.
Transphobic language is unacceptable
This is long overdue.
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as a person who has struggled with gender identity, this warms my heart so much that many others care about these things as much as i do. much love ❤️