Top of Mind: Connecting Families to Mental Health Supports Mental health and well-being are at the heart of my professional and personal life. As a coordinator for a Coalition of …
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Author and educator, bell hooks, emphasizes that diverse literature allows children to see themselves in stories and also encounter experiences and perspectives different from their own. This exposure helps in the development of empathy and understanding. When young readers encounter characters from various backgrounds, they can relate to their struggles and joys, fostering a sense of connection with people from diverse backgrounds. How can we make this happen within the classrooms and our homes?
To be called the n-word is an unfortunate yet inevitable rite of passage for Black children. Most of us can remember the first time it was called to us. I …
The four Ottawa-area public school boards are in the process of transitioning students back to learning both in-person and virtually, and as an organization committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory …
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To Our Community, It has been a while since we connected with you and we appreciate your patience as we sort out our next steps. We wanted to reach out …
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Parents for Diversity is an Ottawa-based group of parents, caregivers, and allies with varied lived experiences working to support parents and caregivers as they advocate for their children in educational …
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Law Professor and mindfulness practitioner Rhonda Magee wrote in her latest book The Inner Work of Racial Justice that “racial justice begins with ourselves.” She shares vulnerable stories of racism and …
If you’re tired of talking about race, consider how Black communities feel… Read More »
Given the unique times that we are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Parents for Diversity understand that parents and caregivers, who are tasked with supporting their children during school …
Dear Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly, Parents for Diversity is a non-profit organization of parents, educators and equity allies committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children …
Mayor Watson and Chief Sloly: Enforcement of COVID-19 measures must respect human rights Read More »
What do last night’s Academy Awards and Black authors have in common? You may recall a tweet by Stephen King in January in which he claimed, “…I would never consider …
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