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 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)
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!
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
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, March 4th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community via Right to Be
- Tuesday, March 11th - Free Virtual Training Calling People In At Work to Build Respectful and Inclusive Culture via Right to Be
- Friday, March 14th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment via Right to Be
- Thursday, March 13th - SPF Board of Ed meeting
- Friday, March 21st - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to Support Trans* Equality via Right to Be
- Friday, March 21st - 17th Annual Human Rights Conference "We Are the Future: How Gen Z is Changing the World" by the Human Rights Institute of Kean University
- Monday, March 31st - SPF Public Schools Closed for Eid Al-Fitr
- Tuesday, April 8th - General Assembly Meeting: Teaching About the Nazi's LGBTQ+ Victims via Zoom by the Holocaust Resource Center at Kean University
- Monday, April 14th - Friday April 18th - SPF Public Schools Closed for Spring Break
- Thursday, April 24th - SPF Board of Ed meeting
SPF families, alumni, educators and neighbors are invited!
(There are no membership fees or dues.)
(There are no membership fees or dues.)
R.E.A.L. Parents x SPF | Established 2020