Dionne Grayman, a retired football mom, reflects on Damar Hamlin, why our society has grown so desensitized to the breaking of Black Boy bodies and spirits, and why we need a pause.
Our Work
We partner with district leaders and school leaders to…
Build community in their schools and classrooms
Strengthen students’ social and emotional skills
Increase equity through courageous conversations on race
What does equitable public education look like?
Watch our brand new video to learn about how we work to center equity, joy and justice every step of the way.
Our Services
Together with educators, we create joyful, productive, and equitable schools by weaving together three approaches:
Young people and adults learn and practice skills to help them do well in school and in life.
Young people stay connected through processes that foster a caring and equitable school community.
School staff increase their cultural competency and ensure that school systems and structures elevate every child.
I can't thank you enough for all the resources, support, and encouragement! This program is breathing new life and meaning into my teaching. It is bringing new conversations into our teaching lives and friendships.
Y. Gray, Robert F. Wagner School, Manhattan
The impact of this work is apparent in our data, including our academic performance and surveys of teachers, students, and parents, which show how much trust there is between students and staff. Suspensions are now a rarity in our school. We don’t need suspensions to sustain student engagement and respect.
Patrick Burns, Principal, MS 217, Queens
The circle helps me connect with the students and the school and the staff. My favorite moment is when everyone comes together, becomes a family…and just shares.
Fredy, 12th grade student, Green School, Brooklyn
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What's New?
Fresh TeachableMoment lessons, readings & announcements
TeachableMoment
January 30, 2023
Some suggestions to give your students space to share their thoughts and feelings about the events surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols.
TeachableMoment
January 21, 2023
Students read about and discuss positive and negative impacts of social media, and reflect on their own experiences through pair shares and group discussion.
News
January 18, 2023
Dionne Grayman, a retired football mom, reflects on Damar Hamlin, why our society has grown so desensitized to the breaking of Black boy bodies and spirits, and why we need a pause.
TeachableMoment
January 10, 2023
Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice.