12 | ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | ANNUAL REPORT 2024–2025
INTERRUPTING HATE AND BIAS IN OUR SCHOOLS Throughout this school year, students in grades 3–12 participated in age- appropriate learning focused on recog- nizing and interrupting hate and bias messages. For grades 3–6, educators provided students with classroom-based lessons and read-alouds that introduced inclusive language, respectful behavior, and simple strategies for standing up for themselves and others. For grades 7–12, students participated in grade level assemblies to explore real-world exam- ples of bias and hate, reflect on their role in fostering inclusive environments, and learn practical strategies for safely interrupting harmful behavior when they see it. These guided conversations helped our students understand the impact of harmful language and actions, provided them with tools for speaking up against hate, and encouraged respect- ful, inclusive discussions. Through these lessons, reflection, and scenario-based learning, students gained skills to foster safer and more welcoming school communities.
BULLYING PREVENTION CURRICULUM
This was the first year of implementa- tion for the Second Step’s Bullying Prevention curriculum for grades K-8. This research-based program aims to create a positive school climate by teaching students how to recognize, report, and refuse bullying.
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