Boyce and Fort Couch earn special No Place for Hate awards
June 19, 2020
Boyce & Fort Couch earn special No Place for Hate awards
“Although each of the 33 schools in our region worked hard to make their schools No Place for Hate, four schools stood apart for their creativity, student leadership and their commitment to equity and challenging bias,” Yelena Boxer, regional board chair of the Anti-Defamation League, said.
Boyce Middle School and Fort Couch Middle School were each awarded Equity Awards.
“We are so proud to honor these four schools with special awards and a prize,” Ms. Boxer said. “Each of the schools will receive a set of books specific to their age group, valued at $125, to keep in their libraries. The books capture the beauty of celebrating differences and standing up to bullying and bias.”
Boyce Middle School, comprised of students in grades five and six, earned its award for implementing the Butterfly Project No Place for Hate activity that “engaged students in creating a living art memorial dedicated to the 1.5 million children victims of the Holocaust. Their butterfly garden will promote beauty and understanding of difference.”
Other awardees include:
- Creativity Award: Roxboro Elementary School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Student Leadership Award: Metro Early College High School, Columbus, Ohio