Weeks 1 through 5 challenges were focused on personal reflection. For the next challenges, we will shift focus to a broader view of racial equity and social justice by contextualizing the institutional and systemic factors of racism and other marginalization of peoples. The reflection questions still focus on you, the individual, and how you operate within the broader context.

Racial equity is an outcome and a process. We are striving toward the outcome of everyone having what they need to thrive, regardless of their race or where they live. The process of equity requires breaking down beliefs, systems, policies, and practices that support systemic racism and racial inequity.

Main Challenge

• Read this article What is Racial Equity? and then look at the problem with this equity vs. equality cartoon (PDF).

Self-Reflection Questions

• What have you learned from today’s challenge?
• What would you like to commit to from today’s learning?

Please consider joining us for our next Equity Team meeting on Monday, June 5 at 3:45 pm in Room 3. Students, parents, staff, and teachers are all invited to participate.