Ways to Honor and Celebrate BHM |
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- Ask your child's teacher what is being done in the classroom for BHM
- Check out the many resources for educators and families on the Center for Racial Justice in Education's site
- BHM is a great time to talk about prejudice and racism. Use this guide: Beyond the Golden Rule to help you
- Check out these recently published books for adults and kids. A list of classic must read Black History books can be found here.
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ROAR sponsored it's first event with Voices: Undivided lead by student activist Faith Blackstone. The night was kicked off by a video produced by Faith which can be watched here. The room was packed and the performances/readings by students, ROAR leader Tonya Blackstone-Coleman, T. Mychael Rambo, Niles and Se'Anna left everyone energized and proud to be among Black GREATNESS! We cannot wait for the next BH:365 event in April. |
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Upcoming Events - 2/18 Engage! a Feast and Conversation hosted by Marnita's Table, City of Chaska, and ECCS. Located at the Chaska Events Center from 6:00-8:00pm. This event is free everyone is welcome!
- 2/24 School Board Meeting 6:30pm at 11 Peavey Rd Chaska, MN
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ACTION STEP! The Increase Teachers of Color Act was just introduced in the House by Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein. We need YOU to contact your local legislators and urge them to support this act. Studies have proven representation matters in the classroom and is essential for the well being and success of Black and Brown students. Lack of teachers of color is a problem in ECCS (98.9% white teachers vs 22% minority student population) but also a state and nationwide issue. This Act would provide grants and funding for recruiting, maintaining, and training teachers of color. See this article for more info and this contact list for local and state representatives. |
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- ROAR's school board statement can be read here and the meeting can be watched here. School board meetings are now live streamed.
- The January meeting largely focused on budget cuts due to the failed referendum with emotional testimonies from staff and students
- The Vote No/anti-equity group was back presenting more false data to the board.
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- Students from Chaska and Chanhassen High School who attended the Student Conference gave an update on their great experience and look forward to working on areas they identified as needing improvement (student spaces, reducing racism, more diversity in student programs)
- There was a lot of questions and engagement from board members which was a positive change from prior meetings
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