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
- Monday, November 18th - Free Virtual Training Calling People In At Work to Build Respectful and Inclusive Culture via Right to Be
- Tuesday, November 19th - Free Virtual Training Resilience: This Moment and Beyond via Right to Be
- Tuesday, November 19th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention for Educators via Right to Be
- Thursday, November 21st - Free interactive virtual training Having Anti-Bias Discussions in Class: For Secondary Educators via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, November 21st - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment via Right to Be
- Thursday, November 21st - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Saturday, November 23rd - Afro-Peruvian Music Workshop with Peruvian musician and teacher Hector Morales | Scotch Plains Public Library
- Monday, November 25th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention in Sports via Right to Be
- Wednesday, November 27th - SPF Public Schools have a Single Session Day for Thanksgiving
- Thursday, November 28th - SPF Public Schools are Closed for Thanksgiving
- Friday, November 29th - SPF Public Schools are Closed for Thanksgiving
- Wednesday, December 4th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to Stop Online Harassment: How to Be an Ally When You Witness Abuse Online via Right to Be
- Wednesday, December 4th - Not in Our School program meeting for students, faculty and family at SPFHS
- Monday, December 9th - Free Virtual Training How To Respond 2.0: Practical Tools for Being Powerful in the Face of Harassment via Right to Be
- Tuesday, December 10th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic, Xenophobic, and Islamophobic Harassment via Right to Be
- Tuesday, December 10th - Free Virtual Training Accountability and Repair: What To Do When We Screw Up via Right to Be
- Thursday, December 12th - Free interactive virtual training The NJ Law Against Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, December 12th - SEPAG Meeting (in person and remote)
- Tuesday, December 17th - Free interactive virtual training Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Thursday, December 19th - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Friday, December 20th - SPF Public Schools have a Single Session Day
- Monday, December 23rd - Wednesday, January 1st - SPF Public Schools are Closed for Winter Break
- Tuesday, January 7th - SPF Board of Ed Meeting | Tentative Date for 2025 Annual Organization Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Monday, January 20th - SPF Public Schools are Closed
- Thursday, January 23rd - SPF Board of Ed Meeting (BOE FAQs)
- Monday, January 27th - SEPAG Meeting (in person and remote)
- Tuesday, January 28th - Free interactive virtual training Words Matter: Navigating the Language of Diversity (formerly "Walking on Eggshells") via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Tuesday, January 28th - Special election for the revised SPF Public Schools Bond Referendum
- Monday, January 29th - SPF Public Schools are Closed
- Wednesday, January 29th - Free interactive virtual training Responding to Bias Incidents in K-12 Schools via the NJ Division of Civil Rights
- Wednesday, January 29th - Free Virtual Training Bystander Intervention in Sports via Right to Be
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