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.

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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 staff

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)

Resources for Educators
Access information and resources we have been sharing in our newsletter and on social media over the past four years, including:

Lesson Plans & Curriculum Resources
Training & Professional Development
Free Posters & Printables
Other “R.E.A.L.” Tools & Tips
Educator Grants and more!

How Can I Help?
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.

Where have you seen/met/heard about us?
A few examples..

Annually at our booth at community events:
- Pride in the Park, Scotch Plains
- Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom, Scotch Plains
- Fanwood National Night Out
- Fannywood Day
- Scotch Plains Day

Renaming ceremony for Malcolm E. Nettingham Middle School presenting donated books for district schools.
Presentation of district-wide elementary school.diverse book donation
Social Justice Matters and R.E.A.L. Parents Launch Multi-Year MLK Video Project with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Residents | TAPintoSPF
The Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey | Trusted social justice community resource
Attending (and helping increase community participation at) planning sessions for the SPF Public Schools 2022-2025 Strategic Plan
Speaking at SPF Board of Education Meetings on “R.E.A.L.”-related issues
Our interviews of SPF Board of Education candidates each election season, along with a candidate endorsement and voting resources page