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 to share your voices in our 2023 survey! Your responses will help us do our work more effectively.
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
- Wednesday, March 1st - SPF School District job fair at the Admin Offices (512 Cedar Street) 10AM-12PM
- Saturday, March 4th - The Students for Equitable Education (Virtual) Summit, a student-led movement calling for equitable education that values, honors, and affirms the identity of every student.
- Wednesday, March 8th - Free screening of the documentary, "The Price of Silence: The Forgotten Story of New Jersey's Enslaved People" at Nettingham Middle School
- Thursday, March 9th - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Tuesday, March 14th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding Implicit Bias via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Wednesday, March 15th - Virtual Racial Healing Circle via The Truth, Racial Healing Circle, and Transformation (TRHT) Center at Rutgers University
- Wednesday, March 15th - Harlem Wizards night in SPF for an EEF of SPF Fundraiser.
- Thursday, March 23rd - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Tuesday, March 28th - Free interactive virtual training Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, March 30th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Friday, March 31st - Deadline for the Juneteenth art design contest for kids.
