Put history on the walls before the arguments start
Our nation’s schools spend a considerable amount of time thinking about what students see when they walk into their buildings. There are conversations about representation, inclusion, belonging, and identity, and most schools now understand that what hangs on a wall or sits in a lobby is not just decoration. It says something about the institution, presents its values and hopes, and tells the story of the people inside it.
TL;DR
- Schools are mindful of the visual messages they present to students, focusing on representation, inclusion, belonging, and identity.
- Displays in schools are recognized as more than decoration; they communicate institutional values and the community's story.
- Beyond common symbols, schools can utilize their walls for deeper engagement.
- Birch Wathen Lenox school has installed historical and civic panels in its lobby.