Diversity training is any program designed to facilitate positive intergroup interaction, reduce prejudice and discrimination, and generally teach individuals who are different from others how to work together effectively. On April 22, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law the “Individual Freedom Act.” The bill prohibited schools and companies from mandating diversity training as a requirement for attendance or employment. If schools or employers violated the law they would be exposed to expanded civil liability exposures. Banned mandatory training topics include: 1.…
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Yes
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This should be a requirement because there are many students with disabilities, mental health issues, personality disorders, and physical differences. Teachers and faculty need to be train on how to deal with these kinds of student so they can handle the situation and student in the best way possible.
@9H5K3DB5mos5MO
Statistics show that students and teacher of the same race connect better and create a better enviorment for thoose around them.
@9GWL9R46mos6MO
Teachers and faculty are entitled to their beliefs. They should not be accused of being inherently racist. That is offensive in its own right. The training should be optional but not forced on faculty.
@9FPMD5H7mos7MO
I think that diversity training is unnecessary for many teachers as they already have to go through professional development and other required training which would make it unfair to add another one to their already heavy workload. Plus most teachers are already aware enough about diversity they don't need training.
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No
@9L3DWG31mo1MO
Teachers and faculty need to have diversity training so they can deal with students that are different.
@9GBWNSZRepublican6mos6MO
What are the chances of misidentifying an action and creating a problem? Much higher without the knowledge of culture.
@9G676V7Women’s Equality7mos7MO
That this should help teachers interact with people from all different communities to provide a safe learning environment for these kids.
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Teacher and faculty diversity training can significantly improve cultural competence among educators. This training exposes them to diverse perspectives and experiences, helping them better understand and connect with students from various backgrounds. When teachers are more culturally competent, they can create a more inclusive and welcoming classroom environment, ultimately benefiting all students.
Reduced Bias and Stereotyping: One of the primary goals of diversity training is to reduce implicit biases and stereotypes that educators may hold. Research has shown that these biases can negativ… Read more
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Yes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training
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Yes, and immediately terminate any staff member that displays racist behavior
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No, only for teachers or faculty members that display racist behavior
@9LSPH6S16hrs16H
Diversity training would help clear ignorance and also provide as a guide to see who should be allowed in a teaching position. Providing this training also helps children, parents, etc. to feel secure that they won’t experience discrimination.
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DT is racist
Diversity training is systemically racist against white people.
Voluntary DT can be permitted, but Mandatory DT should be banned as unconstitutional.
@WornoutTacosSocialist7mos7MO
It's essential to remember that diversity training aims to foster understanding and respect among different races, not to favor one over another. It's akin to the classic schoolyard lesson of treating others the way you'd like to be treated.
For instance, consider a kaleidoscope, a favorite childhood toy for many of us. Each piece within it is unique, different in shape and color. When seen in isolation, these pieces may not seem special. But when they come together, they create a beautiful, intricate pattern that is a joy to behold. This is the essence of diversity training… Read more
Yes but only if it is genuine and not performative
@99M8BTL1yr1Y
Yes because schools are about learning more. Understanding diverse perspectives seems to be one of the core missions of schools.
Encourage diversity, but if you have to tell your employees not to be racist, they shouldn't be employees.
@9F56K6ZLibertarian8mos8MO
No, the trainings should be banned as they lead to more prejudice.
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
How so? This would only ever be an issue to people with bigoted beliefs.
@9LM732Q1wk1W
Mandatory training for cultural sensitivity or behavioral issues.Not based on just diversity which implies racial motivations.
@Jcawolfson 2wks2W
Yes, diversity training should be encouraged but only required for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice
@9L7Q9V34wks4W
Yes, but only if such training prioritizes racial cooperation and understanding instead of preaching critical race theory
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 4wks4W
No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required unless a faculty member commits acts of prejudice. Only private schools should be allowed to require mandatory training otherwise.
@9L6ZYQN4wks4W
I think schools should have the option to require diversity training for teachers and faculty. It can help promote inclusivity and understanding in the educational setting. However, it's also important to consider individual perspectives and ensure that the training is effective and respectful of personal beliefs.
@JSlinky21 1mo1MO
Yes, but the training should serve as a general reminder regarding the scope of student diversity, such as age, race, culture, religion, household, mental health, class, etc. - not simply focus on race or culture.
@9KVVV5LRepublican 1mo1MO
Being what the U.S. calls an Asian American I don't think diversity should be spread, it hasn't done anything for me besides making me feel guilty just because I look different makes me "special"
@9KJJ5W52mos2MO
Yes, diversity training is learning about people who are different from you, you do t have to agree but you need to understand their beliefs and be respectful
@9KDPB45Libertarian2mos2MO
This is not an issue for federal law. We already have laws in place to deal with discrimination. This is a matter to be decided by local governments or school boards- not federal law.
@9KCW6DM 2mos2MO
Focusing on diversity is more racist than not, often pushing people to be more diverse means they hire people not on merit but on factors to fill a quota. Race shouldn't be a qualifier nor should is be a disqualifier
@9JW87V62mos2MO
Yes, but only if the focus is on racial cooperation and understanding instead of critical race theory
@9JQHBQ73mos3MO
They should take a quiz and if they dont pass a certain score they should learn more bc they paid for college to learn NOTHING about anything but white people
@9JPJ5CR3mos3MO
Yes, It is important to apreciate other cultures but should not take priority over scholarly subjects. Having small units or fairs would be a good way to learn without making people upset.
@9HYM3Q74mos4MO
ya and no at the same time cause what happen if someone want to work agian but already did it so why should they do it agian
@9HWK8SF4mos4MO
No, because at the end of the day we are all humans who bleed the same. This should not be a requirement this is something that should come naturally.
@9HW5QZ64mos4MO
No, provide classes for teachers and students to take if they please. Terminate teachers who that commits an act of discrimination
@9HSLTHP4mos4MO
I think it should be required but it should teach how to handle situations where kids are being homophobic or racist.
@ChaseOliver 4mos4MO
Individual schools should be allowed to set their own policies, and parents may decide which schools their children will attend.
@9HBDBMT5mos5MO
No, but educators should also be able to be fair and impartial to all students, and respect the parent’s wishes of teachings, and communicate with academic staff to resolve issues.
@9HB5MKV5mos5MO
Yes, but only if the training focuses on racial cooperation and understanding and not critical race theory where one race is more privileged or disadvantaged compared to another
@9H7RXRG5mos5MO
this should be decided by the school board or in more centralized states by the state there should not be a federal standard.
@9H5VH625mos5MO
Yes, but the training should focus on racial understanding and cooperation instead of promoting the idea that one race is inherently disadvantaged or privileged compared to another.
@9GZD97Z5mos5MO
I honestly don't have an opinion on that because I don care about diversity training as an African-American
Yes, but such training should be focused solely on racial understanding and cooperation. It should never involve labeling one race as inherently more disadvantaged or privileged than another.
Yes, but only if the training focuses solely on racial cooperation and mutual understanding, not critical race theory.
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