The students used their training to design activities they thought would engage Seneca staff.
Seneca High School students who were trained by the Anti-Defamation League had the opportunity last week to teach staff members. The students had previously attended a three-day workshop, learning how to promote an inclusive school environment by challenging all forms of bigotry, promoting dialogue with their peers about prejudices, and respecting differences. Junior Jillian Connelly said of the training, “It’s incredible how much more aware I am of certain biases and social interactions, and I feel much more equipped to make a difference in Seneca and the community in general.”
The students used their training to design activities they thought would engage Seneca staff. Teachers and counselors had the opportunity to reflect upon their own backgrounds and consider how various factors of a person’s identity could affect that individual’s experiences. Additionally, staff members were engaged with challenging questions to examine their own beliefs and learn from the student trainers.
The training is part of Seneca High School’s No Place for Hate program, which includes the implementation of school-wide anti-bias prevention programs. Students who participated in the ADL Peer Training will be running workshops for their peers throughout the year.
