The purpose of the webinar was to
be able to evaluate a school environment and how they respond to tensions, and
how to build a safe environment for schools after hate and bias has occurred. They
explained the difference between a hate crime and a bias. He talked about the
importance of having a plan in school for these incidences. He brought up
President Trump, and how that affected schools. Students began to target other
students for their religion. They explained the steps for before, during, and
after in regards to a crisis. Before a crisis happens, educators need to
listen, watch, and learn. I also found it interesting that bus drivers are great
resources on finding out what is happening with the climate of the school. It
is also important to have a plan for when hate or bias happens online. There
are 9 steps when dealing with these issues. When the incident is over, teachers
can investigate where the divisions are. Overall, having a plan to deal with
these issues can create a safer environment for all students. I want to have a safe environment when I am a teacher for all students. I can use this information to evaluate my school and classroom. If the school does not have a plan, I can propose creating a plan for incidents of hate and bias.
