We're here to raise culturally conscious kids.
We are a collective of parents, neighbors, alumni and allies united to bring more Representation, Equity, Anti-Racism and Literary diversity into every corner of our Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools' lessons, libraries and leaders.
We are here to work alongside our incredible teachers, administration and officials to bring courageous and culturally responsive change to our classrooms. Together, we are all here to raise the next generation of helpers.
The need for change is as R.E.A.L. as our pledge to make it happen, together.
We are here to work alongside our incredible teachers, administration and officials to bring courageous and culturally responsive change to our classrooms. Together, we are all here to raise the next generation of helpers.
The need for change is as R.E.A.L. as our pledge to make it happen, together.
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Our three areas of focus:
Libraries
We aim to bring more stories by and about people of color and anti-racism into our school libraries and classrooms
Lessons
We strive to integrate more culturally responsive lessons and anti-racism education into our schools' curricula
Leaders
We want all our students to see themselves reflected in their teachers, administration and support staffSPF families, alumni, educators and neighbors are invited!
(There are no membership fees or dues.)
(There are no membership fees or dues.)
Community Links
Resources
See the ever-growing list of resources for families and community members to learn from and share, including:
- SPF School District Info
- Local & Virtual Libraries
- Book Lists for the Whole Family
- Expert Info Related to Representation, Equity, Anti-racism, Literary diversity (and more)
Ways to get involved in the "R.E.A.L." work.
What is R.E.A.L. Parents x SPF?
A little of our backstory.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, December 5th - Free virtual webinar: What Do I Say Now?: Responding to Microaggressions and Bias via Diane Goodman Consulting
- Tuesday, December 5th - Free interactive virtual training Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Language of Diversity via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Wednesday, December 6th - League of Women Voters of New Jersey Free Virtual Activist Training: Understanding NJ Local School Boards
- Wednesday, December 6th - 2023 Human Relations Council Annual Conference | Combating Bias through Unity
- Wednesday, December 6th - Free interactive virtual training Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class (for Secondary Educators) via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Monday, December 11th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention for Educators via Right to Be
- Monday, December 11th - SPF SEPAG (Special Education Advisory Group) Meeting 7-8PM Virtual & in-person
- Tuesday, December 12th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding Implicit Bias via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Tuesday, December 12th - Free webinar: Social Justice and Equity Webinar Series: Education Reform and Race (with Spanish interpretation)
- Wednesday, December 13th - "Pronouns Matter: Embracing Acceptance through Inclusive Language" from the virtual Out in Union County, NJ Queer Empowerment Hour series
- Wednesday, December 13th - Free interactive virtual training Affirming LGBTQIA+ Identities in School via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Friday, December 15th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment via Right to Be
- Monday, December 18th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment via Right to Be
- Tuesday, December 19th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Tuesday, December 19th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment via Right to Be
- Thursday, December 21st - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Hate-Based Harassment via Right to Be
- Friday, December 22nd - SPF Schools Single Session schedule day
- Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st - SPF Schools closed for Winter Break
- Wednesday, January 10th - Free interactive virtual training Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Monday, January 15th - SPF Schools closed for Martin Luther King Day
- Wednesday, January 17th - "Proud and Serving: Exploring LGBTQ+ Experiences in the Military" from the virtual Out in Union County, NJ Queer Empowerment Hour series
- Wednesday, January 17th - Speak Up at School: Virtual workshop for K-12 educators to learn how to use the four speak up strategies to speak up against bias and injustice via SPLC Learning for Justice
- Thursday, January 18th - Let's Talk: Virtual workshop for K-12 educators to develop skills and confidence for engaging in and facilitating critical conversations about race and other topics via SPLC Learning for Justice
- Wednesday, January 24th - Free interactive virtual training Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Sunday, January 28th - Part 2 of JCC's Brunch and Learn: The Spread of Nazi Propaganda from the Flanders Printing Press in Scotch Plains, NJ
- Wednesday, January 31st - Free interactive virtual training Understanding Implicit Bias via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, February 1st - Free interactive virtual training Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Language of Diversity via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
