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In push for gender-neutral language, Easthampton ‘freshmen’ to be called ‘first years’

Posted on Monday, December 18th, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Mary C. Serreze, Masslive.com
Date: 12/19/2017
Link: Complete Article

Easthampton High School

EASTHAMPTON — Ninth-grade students at Easthampton High School will no longer be called “freshmen.” Instead, they will be called “first years.”

The change was approved by the School Committee as part of their acceptance of a new, revised student handbook.

“For the purpose of class meetings and activities, including the class dues, students will be considered first years, sophomores, juniors, and seniors,” the handbook states.

There was consensus among School Committee members “that the change to gender neutral language was a simple, sensible way to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment, and was in concert with the many transformations underway at our district,” School Committee Policy Subcommittee chairwoman Marissa Carrere told The Republican in an email.

Continue Reading at Masslive.com

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Easthampton High School, Easthampton Public Schools

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