— Mr. Keijzer will join us to discuss the Regents.
— Break out rooms at the end of the meeting by grade: An opportunity to meet some parents to start to create a network. (We’ll have more opportunities for better, in-person activities to come, soon!)
Join this parent ‘lite’ study group as we explore and reflect on one of our culture’s most relevant conversations — the very conversation your student is likely having at Baruch!
The goal is to examine this urgent topic in order to gain personal insight about our own explicit and implicit beliefs and values, so we can better confront racism. We are also getting to know each other.
For our first meeting: Listen to this 45 minute podcast on ‘call in’ culture, the Baruch-preferred approach, different from ‘calling out’ or ‘canceling’:
We will have a general welcome meeting with Principal Perez-Katz to talk about the coming year. Join us to get involved! We’ll be looking for 9th grade reps as well as introducing other ways to connect with Baruch.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER – A ruthlessly honest, emotionally charged, and utterly original exploration of Asian American consciousness.
“Brilliant . . . To read this book is to become more human.”
— Claudia Rankine, author of Citizen
Baruch has committed to developing an Anti-Racist lens for the curriculum. This year, through the Parent Space Study Group, parents have an opportunity to engage in the kinds of conversations that your kids are having.
The goal is to examine this urgent topic in order to gain personal insight about our own explicit and implicit beliefs and values, so we can better confront racism. We are also getting to know each other.
We will view additional materials during the session, and have space to reflect, discuss and learn. Our additional suggestion is (also) to begin this excellent book.
In the meeting, we’ll talk about how we’ll engage this text in the future.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER – A ruthlessly honest, emotionally charged, and utterly original exploration of Asian American consciousness.
“Brilliant . . . To read this book is to become more human.”–Claudia Rankine, author of Citizen One of Time‘s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year – Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, New Statesman, BuzzFeed, Esquire, The New York Public Library, and Book Riot
Baruch has committed to developing an Anti-Racist lens for the curriculum. This year, through the Parent Space Study Group, parents have an opportunity to engage in the kinds of conversations that your kids are having. The goal is to examine this urgent topic in order to gain personal insight about our own explicit and implicit beliefs and values, so we can better confront racism. We are also getting to know each other
Baruch has committed to developing an Anti-Racist lens for the curriculum. This year, through the Parent Space Study Group, parents have an opportunity to engage in the kinds of conversations that your kids are having.
The goal is to examine this urgent topic in order to gain personal insight about our own explicit and implicit beliefs and values, so we can better confront racism. We are also getting to know each other.
If you would like to look at a few “pre-listening questions,” check out the Times guide here.
TONIGHT, we’ll also discuss the book and hear more about what our students discussed, too!
Please join us — even if you did not read the book, or did not finish. If you were able to read — BRAVO! — and please come with a passage in mind that felt impactful to you.
MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS. During this two-part series, parents and guardians will learn about the IB Awareness Workshop that the Office of Equity and Access is offering to NYC Department of Education staff. Parents and guardians, especially those who are on School Equity Teams, PTA members and CEC members, are encouraged to register, join the community and learn about Implicit Bias, the brain science behind Implicit Bias and how to mitigate the effects of Implicit Bias.
Last month’s meeting was a great way to reflect and connect with Baruch parents. You don’t need to have attended in the past in order to come on Monday.
There is homework, though! And it is SHORT and also FASCINATING.
Please watch these videos in advance (about 30 min total):
What is the construct of race? The Vox video:
What is implicit bias? The NYT series, 6 short videos starting with Peanut Butter, Jelly and Racism:
Please reflect on what surprised you, or was particularly notable for you in this content, and we look forward to discussing on Monday.
The goal of this new monthly study group is to meet (online) and connect with fellow parents to focus on the deeply important work of confronting racism. We aim to gain personal insight about our own explicit and implicit beliefs and values.
We welcome all parents and caregivers to participate. As we work together, we’ll decide what texts or sources about American racism to study: podcasts, poetry, literature, news, comedy, or music.
This book is intended for YA audiences and is a quick, invigorating read — a fascinating (and very engaging) look at American history and racism. The audio book is also excellent and could be a great car ride, at 4:00 in length.
There will be an opportunity to discuss this book WITH YOUR STUDENT, as teachers and students will have the opportunity to read as well (details to come). Get a head start and begin now — same for your child!
· Description: College Now is a collaborative effort between the City University of New York (CUNY) and the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) designed to improve the academic achievement of NYC public high school students. In this info session, parents will learn how their child(ren) can get a head start on college by taking free college-credit courses while in high school.
Zoom parent presentation for the College Now program on:
· Description: This presentation will give you an overview of both the SAT and ACT exams. The presentation will be given by Robin Kaufman from Revolution Prep who has great experience and knowledge about preparing for these college entrance exams.