IDEA Team

School Town of Munster to be recognized as a school that celebrates diversity as a strength. Foster a better sense of community among all cultures and socio-economic levels. Celebrating Cultural Holidays, such as Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and Day of the Dead with decorations, announcements and events.

Establish a Mission Statement for our group.  Expand communication from our group – print, video or podcast and distribute to students, teachers, and all stakeholders.

Formal and frequent feedback from students. Changes can happen immediately as opposed to at the end of the year. Regular surveys for students to critique and provide feedback.

Frequent and intentional time for all staff to reflect on student learning, relationship-building, and confronting any personal biases that could impact their relationships with their students. Finding resources. Develop teachers’ abilities to have difficult conversations and to create classrooms that are inclusive. 

Explore the districts In-School and Out-of-School suspension numbers and explore alternative “discipline” measures used in other districts around the state and country. Where can we improve? How have other districts implemented their programs?