HEAL Together

Did you miss our last orientation training of the year? Learn how to advocate for honest, equitable, and fully funded education with our new Public School Strong Self-Directed training videos, coming soon! Let's start 2025 #PublicSchoolStrong

With a new administration controlling the government in the upcoming months, take a moment to learn more about the newest Director of Education of the United States, Linda McMahon. Read the full ABC News article here: https://lnkd.in/dj974w7e

"Oftentimes, for brown children, people think that just because of their color, they can define what their future is. They have the right to believe that they can become whatever they want... and they will!" - Daniela Rodriguez of Migrant Equity Southeast

St. Louis played a pivotal role as hosts to Facing Race this year. During our opening ceremony, representatives from the City of St. Louis presented a proclamation declaring November 20 as Facing Race Day in St. Louis. Race Forward extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who made our time in The Gateway City an unforgettable experience. #OurPowerOurSolutions

NJ Gov. Murphy is creating protections for librarians and public schools—policies to limit banned books in the state. The "Freedom to Read Act" shields librarians and public schools from lawsuits and criminal action from special interests against education expansion. Read more about the bill that NJ Governor Phil Murphy says will "Strengthen, not diminish the rights of parents." Link to full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYtW-CfX.

Before 2024 ends, be sure to do your part in building power for a multiracial democracy. Let's start 2025 by staying up-to-date with the latest updates from Race Forward and Heal Together! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter and your local Public School Strong to fight for honest, equitable, and fully funded public schools! #publicschoolstrong https://lnkd.in/dPxaVBs4

"If we don't think very seriously about what students are learning, about themselves, and about who they can be, then we are really not doing our job as a society." - Jerry Wilson, Political Director of CREED (Center for Racial Equity in Education)

Manhattan's District 2 parent council is facing a controversial resolution that challenges transgender students' participation in school sports. With heated protests, emotional debates, and a deeply divided board, the fight over inclusion vs. policy overshadows key school issues. Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dNbPk3CF

"Public schools were built out of the idea that it is in the public schools that we get to learn and practice our democracy." - Glenn Harris, President of Race Forward

This #GivingTuesday, we're reminded that real change comes through collective action. At Race Forward, we're working with educators, artists, movement leaders, and advocates to build a stronger multiracial democracy. Your support helps ensure equitable schools, reshape institutions, and create lasting change for communities of color. Make your impact: raceforward.org/donate