Responding to the NYC Department of Education’s COVID-19 response, the NYC Coalition for Educational Justice held a virtual town hall (date) to hear from and discuss with parents across NYC how the shutdown of schools has affected them and their children. CEJ centered parent voices and concerns as we not only asked about children’s access to technology and resources that would help them succeed in online learning, but also questions of whether or not parents were communicated with effectively and clearly in their primary spoken languages about online learning. CEJ uplifts Black and brown parents impacted during the pandemic and encourages all parents of NYC schoolchildren to demand their voices be heard during this crisis!
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We Call On the DOE to Fully Fund Culturally Responsive Curriculum
The time is now! Parents, students, educators and community members must come together to demand that the NYC Department of Education invest in culturally responsive education for all students! 85% of NYC students are of color yet most students go to schools where the curriculum they are taught does not reflect their cultures, histories or experiences. We demand the DOE purchase new ELA curriculum that is truly culturally responsive and adequately and deeply represents the lived experiences of the NYC student population. Research shows that Culturally Responsive Education decreases dropout rates & suspensions, and increases grade point averages, student participation, self-image, critical thinking and graduation rates. It’s time for CHANGE and we need it NOW. #Education4Liberation #CRESustainsMe
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