The Equity Report
Week of May 15th 2020
FPS Affinity Groups
Creating Affirmative Spaces
Hey Framingham:
First I'd like to give a huge shout out to our teachers and nurses. The newsletter missed you by a week but that won't stop us from saying "THANK YOU!" Every day can and should be an appreciation day. All it requires is an act of kindness.
We are excited to announce the launch of FPS Staff Affinity Groups. Affinity groups are a research based, best practice that affirms, supports and helps retain individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups. The groups will begin by meeting virtually to discuss common interests, topics, or challenges. These groups are essential in helping to foster a sense of community. Our hope in creating these affinity groups is to promote affirmative spaces for marginalized staff.
Affinity Groups come in many forms including:
Veteran Groups
LGBTQ Groups
People of Color Groups
Disability Groups
Women in Leadership
If you are interested in joining or starting a group please complete the questionnaire below.
Peace,
Joe
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National Foster Care Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Educational Resources
Responding to Harmful Language
LGBTQ students frequently hear anti-LGBTQ language and experience name-calling and verbal harassment. Interrupting this harmful language is one of the most critical actions you can take as an ally. This session will highlight effective strategies for intervening when you hear anti-LGBTQ language and behavior.
Ensuring Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for LGBTQ Students
Time: Thurs, May 21, 2020 • 2pm - 3:30pm
Equity and Access During and After COVID19: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Policy Responses
For District Leaders:
Time: Tues, May 19, 2020 • 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Self-Care is Not Cancelled: Cultivating Wellness & Adjusting for Uncertainty During COVID-19
Time: Thurs, May 21, 2020 • 10am-12pm
Top Reads
Beyond the Coronavirus Shutdown, an Opportunity for a Whole-Child Paradigm Shift
How Culturally Responsive Lessons Teach Critical Thinking
Clint Smith - Teaching Tolerance
Breaking down silos that separate students by race and class
Financial and health impacts of COVID-19 vary widely by race and ethnicity
Digging Deep Into the Social Justice Standards
Equity Toolkit
Podcast Of The Week - The Digital Divide and Remote Learning
Nextflix Pick Of The Week
Building Intersectional Schools
DE&I GUIDANCE FOR REMOTE LEARNING
Shout out to Dr. Charmie Curry, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Wellesley Public Schools for creating and sharing this tool with us.