Curiosity Corner
Curiosity Corner is a weekly opportunity for adults/caregivers to learn more about important policies, such as the gender inclusivity and anti-racism policies, that guide the district and its commitments. The goal of Curiosity Corner is to give you a chance to learn alongside your student(s), hear personal stories that humanize the costs of inequality and discrimination, perhaps stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone, and (hopefully) practice compassion—whether or not you fully understand or “agree” with someone else’s lived reality. Together, we believe we can ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
26-27 Curiosity Corner Equity Blurbs
25-26 Curiosity Corner Equity Blurbs
Week 1: Welcome Back to the Curiosity Corner!
Week 2: Why Public Education Matters
Week 4: HSD Vision of a Graduate and Equity
Week 5: Bringing the Vision of a Graduate to Life with Link Crew
Week 6: Equity and Indigeneity
Week 7: Restorative Justice and Practices in Schools
Week 10: Trauma-informed Restorative Practices
Week 11: Restorative Practices at Home
Week 12: The Real History of Thanksgiving
Week 13: Vermont's Educational Quality Standards
Week 14: Culturally Responsive Learning
Week 15: Social Emotional Learning
Week 16: Proficiency Based Learning
Week 17: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Week 18: Circles at All LevelsWeek 19: Using Community Circles
Week 19: Using Community Circles
Week 21: HSD Neurodiversity and Inclusion Statement
Week 22: What is Neurodiversity?
Week 23: Moving from Deficit to Strength-Based Thinking
Week 24: Accommodations vs. Universal Design
Week 27: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Week 28: Neuro-affirming Spaces
Week 29: Books as Windows, Sliding Glass Doors, and Mirrors to Neurodiversity
Week 30: Co-Creating a Culture of Belonging
Week 31: How we talk about DEI at home
Week 32: Modeling Inclusivity For Our Kids (Part 1 of 4)
Week 33: Modeling Inclusivity For Our Kids (Part 2)
Week 34: Modeling Inclusivity For Our Kids (Part 3)
24-25 Curiosity Corner Equity Blurbs
Week 1 (9/2/24): Welcome and Introducing the Curiosity Corner
Week 3 (9/16/24): Gender Basic Terms and Definitions
Week 6 (10/7/24): Is being nonbinary/transgender just a trend? And other FAQs
No Curiosity Corner this week (10/14/24): Indigenous People’s Day
Week 7 (10/21/24): Honoring Indigenous People’s Histories and Stories
Week 8 (10/28/24): We need to talk about boys
Week 9 (11/4/24): Gender and sports: Six Myths About Trans Athletes, Debunked
Week 10 (11/11/24): Bathrooms and Gender
Week 11 (11/18/24): How to talk to kids about gender
No Curiosity Corner this week (11/25/24): Thanksgiving Break
Week 12 (12/2/24): Gender 101 and FAQ
Week 13 (12/9/24): Real Talk: Parents of Trans Kids
Week 14 (12/16/24): Happy Holidays and Happy New Year
Week 15 (1/6/25): How is diversity and inclusion good for all students?
Week 16 (1/13/25): The Real Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
No Curiosity Corner this week (1/20/25): Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Week 17 (1/27/25): What does it mean to be Anti-Racist?
Week 19 (2/10/25): What's the difference between an ally and a co-conspirator?
No Curiosity Corner this week (2/17/25): February Break
Week 20 (2/24/25): FAQ- Anti Racism Policy
Week 21 (3/3/25): March is Women's History Month
Week 22 (3/10/25): Your Identity is Your Superpower
Week 23 (3/17/25): Breaking Stereotypes about Women
Week 24 (3/24/25): March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility
Week 25 (3/31/25): bell hooks - Feminism is for Everybody
Week 26 (4/7/25): Celebrate Diversity Month
No Curiosity Corner this week (4/14/25): April Break
Week 27 (4/21/25): The Power of Stories
Week 29 (5/5/25): Women Can Do
Week 30 (5/12/25): A Hartford Student's Story
Where is the information for Curiosity Corner sourced from?
Curiosity Corner draws from reliable and reputable resources that are driven by evidence, where possible. However, when people are systematically discriminated against (like trans folks and those from BIPOC communities), they also tend to be left out of quality data collection efforts, which makes relying on a narrow definition of “evidence” incomplete. With this in mind, Curiosity Corner brings together multiple ways of knowing, including scientific evidence from peer-reviewed publications, local and national survey data, reputable news sources, as well as lived experiences of local and nonlocal diverse folks.