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Rights Respecting Schools:

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.

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Rights Respecting Schools:

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  1. Rights Respecting Schools: Transforming Canadian Schools

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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”ShaliniMehra, 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

  6. Rights Respecting Schools Overview

  7. Rights Respecting Schools Building Blocks

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

  9. Rights-Respecting Students: Cape Horn Elementary School

  10. Thank you! For more information:rightsrespectingschools.caor contact: your info. here

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