In Pennsylvania in 1989, to further local and state equity goals, the Task Force conducted a series of policy meetings with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In 1992, we formed and led a Rainbow Coalition to advocate for a state-wide mandate to prohibit discrimination in educational programs, to develop and teach a multiracial and multicultural curricula, to support diversity training, to improve faculty and student assessment and evaluation, and to strengthen teacher certification standards. This collaborative public strategy resulted in a 1993 statutory policy to prohibit discrimination in educational programs, inclusive of sexual orientation, and an administrative guideline recommending a multiracial, multicultural, and non-sexist curriculum in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools. Our Voice . . . Our Future . . .
Success demands more than vision, principle, planning, and astute management.
The Task Force s Civil and Human Rights program depends on the generosity of each member of our community and our allies to assure justice and freedom. With a strong membership and contributor base, the Task Force will build on our highly successful and visible track record. Together, we will shape and define the boundaries of our lives. Individual members and contributors are our movement s strength and support. All donors are provided financial and program reports and are invited to participate in special projects and special events.