Tag:  Microaggressions

That’s Not What I Meant

  Despite tensions in the current climate, society continually strives to embrace diversity. Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, CO, prides itself on celebrating diversity, and in doing so, students and staff are able to form close bonds and become a family. Subsequently, our diversity can also be a breeding ground for microaggressions—something we are...
Advise, Advise: Volume 48 (2019-2020)

Take 10: Fall 2019

Make Them Proud to Be First Advisers should follow these tips for helping first-generation students with the college exploration and application process: Encourage college attendance aspirations as early as possible—as young as fifth grade. Include families in events or classes that share college information. Save and post fundamental information so it is easily accessible. Utilize...
Advise, Advise: Volume 48 (2019-2020)