"I cannot stress this enough: these actions are unacceptable and stand in direct opposition to the core values of our district,"
"We recognize the harm these incidents cause - not only to our Jewish students, families, and staff - but to our entire school community."
"Weston Public Schools has zero tolerance for hate and discriminationof any kind. Antisemitism and hate have no place in our schools or in our community,"
"In the meantime, together, we must ensure our schools remain safe, welcoming environments where all students can learn and thrive without fear of discrimination or hate,"
Three swastika incidents occurred in Weston middle and high schools within a month: Oct. 16 an eighth grader copied and presented a swastika to class; Oct. 30 a swastika was drawn in dry-erase marker in a seventh grade classroom; and a swastika was found drawn in a high school bathroom stall. Weston Public Schools partnered with the Anti-Defamation League and Weston Police to create a response guide for middle and high school students titled "Steps Forward to Combating Hate and Anti-Semitism." The guide will be introduced to the curriculum in spring after vetting by administrators, the Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Committee, and parent forums over the winter. Families are asked to continue conversations about kindness and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment at home.
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