The current goals of the WUTA Equity Team are to increase awareness of Anti-Bias training opportunities, to support best practices for equitable instruction for all students, and work towards policies that focus on access and inclusion for minority populations. Any current member who has concerns regarding discriminatory mistreatment for themselves or their students may bring attention to these matters in a safe space.
Please save the date for our Quarter 4, in person Social Justice Ally Meet and Greet! This will be held on Friday, May 20th at 4:00 PM at Transplants Brewing Company. Come join us to build community and network with our local allies! Calendar invite coming soon!
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities:
Registration will be open soon for the California Teachers Association 2022 Summer Institute will be held July 24th-28th. Please look for Equity and Social Justice Strand sessions if you are interested! When registration becomes live, this is the link to register! https://www.cta.org/event/summer-institute-2022 Ongoing, Anytime- NEA's Professional Learning Resources and Micro-Credentials https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/professional-learning https://nea.certificationbank.com/NEA/CandidatePortal/CategoryDetail_DECC.aspx?Stack=DECC |
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month as well as Mental Health Awareness Month. These are great opportunities to include some lesser known read alouds with your class!
Chinatown by William Low: https://youtu.be/v5qcxwd1MO0 Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michelle Maria Surat: https://youtu.be/rZ4PHYXIUS4 One Wave At A Time by Holly Thompson https://youtu.be/ougHrs_-92I Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall https://youtu.be/ytZ2fhuj6kA May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transpobia. Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman https://youtu.be/2MZBMytSF4g Here is a link to receive FREE books if you are interested in diversifying your classroom library. https://www.hopeinabox.org/what |
Equity Team:
Erica Nuss =Committee Chair/LGBTQ+ Representative
Michael Lewis =Human Rights Representative/Person of Color
Rose Lopez = Indigenous and Latinx Representative
Susan Hurlburt = Women's Rights Representative
Samara Gugler = District Office Liaison
Erica Nuss =Committee Chair/LGBTQ+ Representative
Michael Lewis =Human Rights Representative/Person of Color
Rose Lopez = Indigenous and Latinx Representative
Susan Hurlburt = Women's Rights Representative
Samara Gugler = District Office Liaison
