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Seguin ISD takes a stand against hate By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Despite this world of uncertainty, the Seguin ISD continues to unfold its lessons in kindness while keeping the doors on hate closed. For the fourth year in a row, the school district is being recognized by being named a "No Place for Hate Campus" designation. Kirsten Legore, executive director of students services for the Seguin ISD, says campus level activities spearheaded by school counselors have again been honored by the Anti-Defamation League. Legore recently shared a letter received by the Anti-Defamation League to members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. The statement reads, "This is not something all schools in Central Texas do and your district is setting an example to the community at large that you value safe and inclusive schools. In 2001, the ADL created the No Place For Hate Initiative in the Schools so that educators and students could have the necessary resources to make their schools a place where all students feel safe and welcome," said Legore. "We are so pleased that Seguin ISD made the commitment to be a No Place for Hate district again by signing the resolutions of respect and participating in three activities focused on building bridges of understanding and community, your schools have demonstrated that your district is a place that promotes respect for diversity and rejects prejudices and bullying." The campuses, led by the counselors, committed to creating a student led coalition, signing the Resolution of Respect, and hosting at least three anti-bias and diversity related activities throughout the year. See NO HATE, page 2
Seguin ISD Superintendent makes personal investment in the future of education By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Seguin ISD's top administrator continues to get plenty of applause by not only ensuring the education of students but inspiring many of them to continue the work. In a recent social media post, Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez wrote "After being inspired during the first few days of school, it came to mind the many talents that we hold with our classrooms. As a result of this source of inspiration, I have decide to allocate a portion of my salary increase towards $2,000 in scholarships for graduating seniors who aspire to become a Seguin ISD educator." While the specifics behind that scholarship are still being ironed out, Dr. Gutierrez said he just knew it was what was in his heart after seeing the real work that was happening inside Seguin ISD classrooms. See SISD, page 7
Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez shared this photo on his social media page a couple of days before agreeing to take part of his salary increase and designating it toward scholarships for those looking to go into teaching. He writes, “As I visited our campuses today, I was impressed to see seamless transitions and students actively engaged. I am one proud Superintendent! #TeamSeguin #MatadorFamily�
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