Rights Respecting Schools: Transforming Canadian Schools.

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Rights Respecting Schools: Transforming Canadian Schools

What is a Rights Respecting School (RRS)? The Rights Respecting Schools initiative is a framework for educational improvement that aims to transform the whole learning environment with a consistent, rights-based approach.

The Ultimate Outcome Educational policies, practices and decisions are all made in the best interest of the child Children’s rights are fulfilled and protected in Canadian schools

A Supportive Framework for Schools Equity and Inclusion Character Development Student Engagement Safe and Caring Schools Rights Respecting Schools

Impacts of Rights Respecting Education FOR STUDENTS Improved self-esteem and well-being Improved relationships and behaviour Improved engagement in learning Positive attitudes towards diversity in society Reduction in prejudice Enhanced moral understanding Support for global justice “When you are talking people listen to you and they don’t interrupt. They give you the right to speak up.” Daniella, Grade 5, Cape Horn

What Students and Teachers Say “…a Rights Respecting School gives children power and a sense of knowing that their voice can be heard, and makes a difference” Shalini Mehra, Grade One teacher Cape Horn School, Coquitlam BC “We know how to respect each other…we actually know why and how we are respecting that person, we are listening to what they are telling us, we are being kind to everyone. It’s pretty awesome.” Allie, Grade 5 Cape Horn School, Coquitlam BC

Rights Respecting Schools Overview

Rights Respecting Schools Timeline

Rights Respecting Schools Building Blocks

Workshop Series Five Professional Development Workshops: Workshop 1: Children’s Rights and Education Workshop 2: Building Awareness Workshop 3: Meaningful Student Participation Workshop 4: Teaching and Learning Through a Rights Lens Workshop 5: Leadership for a Rights Respecting School

Nine out of 10 Canadians agree that public elementary and secondary schools should teach their students about values and ethical behaviour, human rights, peacemaking, environmental protection, and participatory democracy – “taking an active role in democracy as opposed to just voting in elections” National Issues in Education Poll conducted by Vector Research for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, February – March, 2010

The Tools to Make it Happen: 1.RRS Toolkit for Canadian Schools 2.Teacher Activities and Guides 3.Online Resources 4.Professional Education Staff Support

Rights-Respecting Students : Cape Horn Elementary School

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