Why Public Schools (and Integration) Matter for Democracy
Last week, we introduced our #PublicSchoolsSaveDemocracy campaign, and we want to talk a little bit more specifically about why we believe INTEGRATED public schools save democracy.
Join our Campaign: PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAVE DEMOCRACY
The challenges of the last few months have left many of us feeling disheartened and uncertain. But one thing is clear: We cannot afford to retreat into silence. We cannot wait for the next election, the next policy shift, or the next “big moment” to make a change. Democracy is a long-term project, and public schools are at the very heart of that work.
How Choosing Integration Can Reduce Stress and Increase Connection: Thoughts on the Surgeon General’s 2024 Advisory
Last year, the office of US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wrote a nearly 30 page health advisory about the mental health issue of parental stress. Anna, a White parent in Phoenix, who also serves on the leadership team at IS, shares her thoughts about the advisory and how it relates to integration.
Special Teacher’s Edition of Integrated Schools’ Book Club!
We are thrilled to announce a special “teacher’s edition” of the Integrated Schools Book Club, a conversation that centers educators but also makes room for those of us across the Integrated Schools community who want to know how we can support teachers in honoring and uplifting the diverse backgrounds of our students.
