Multicultural Approach : Live Oak is committed to providing an education that furthers students' understanding of themselves and others in a society comprising many cultures, perspectives, stories, histories, and visions.
In order to fully participate in the school community and the world beyond it, students must understand themselves and the perspectives of others. A strong and positive self-identity -- one that includes a sense of belonging in a community and connectedness to others within it -- allows them to understand, appreciate, and celebrate the distinct and different perspectives in their world. Live Oak students learn how to:
- interact, negotiate, and ask questions
- appreciate and integrate many perspectives
- seek out many perspectives in order to better understand their world
Multicultural Approach in Action
Live Oak's curriculum supports the goals of a multicultural approach by:
- allowing students to reflect on their experiences, beliefs, and goals
- introducing students to perspectives not their own
- hosting open discussion about issues of bias and stereotype that arise in the community
- staging school-wide assemblies that give all students the common experience of celebrating diverse perspectives
- facilitating affinity groups for students and families sharing common identities to explore those identities in their current and historical context
