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
- Monday, September 18th - Terrill Book Fair through Sept. 22nd
- Wednesday, September 20th - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Thursday, September 21st - Free interactive virtual training Understanding Implicit Bias via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Friday, September 22nd - Donate used books to the Fanwood Memorial Library 9/22-25 for the book sale fundraiser.
- Monday, September 25th - SPF schools closed in observance of Yom Kippur
- Wednesday, September 27th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Hate-Based Harassment via Right to Be
- Wednesday, September 27th - Free interactive virtual training Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class (for Primary Educators) via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, September 28th - Back to School Night for SPF Middle Schools grades 6,7,8 (single session schedule for middle schools only)
- Friday, September 29th - Fanwood Memorial Library book sale fundraiser begins (9/29-10/1)
- Sunday, October 1st - Scotch Plains Day
- Tuesday, October 3rd - Free interactive virtual training Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class (for Secondary Educators) via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Friday, October 6th - Free interactive virtual training Stand Up Against Street Harassment via Right to Be
- Friday, October 6th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Support the Latine Community in Public Spaces via Right to Be
- Sunday, October 8th - Fanny Wood Day
- Monday, October 9th - SPF Schools closed: Professional Development Day
- Tuesday, October 10th - Evergreen Book Fair through Oct. 13th
- Wednesday, October 11th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding the Needs of LGBTQIA+ Youth via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Wednesday, October 11th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment via Right to Be
- Thursday, October 12th - Back to School Night for SPFHS grades (single session schedule for SPFHS only)
- Monday, October 16th - Nettingham Book Fair through Oct. 20th
- Monday, October 16th - SPF SEPAG (Special Education Advisory Group) Meeting 7-8PM
- Tuesday, October 17th - School One Book Fair through Oct. 19th
- Tuesday, October 17th - Free interactive virtual training Affirming LGBTQIA+ Identities in School via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, October 19th - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs) Special time: 630PM and place: SPFHS
- Thursday, October 26th - Free interactive virtual training Bystander Intervention to Stop Hate-Based Harassment via Right to Be
- Tuesday, October 26th - Free interactive virtual training Understanding Implicit Bias via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Tuesday, October 31st - Free interactive virtual training Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
