Dear CUHSD Community,
If you are like me, you may be feeling both saddened and angered by the recent and very public death of George Floyd. Mr. Floyd’s death represents yet another episode in our nation’s long history of racialized violence. While this is the story of current headlines, there are also many unreported injustices experienced by people of color every day.
Anger over Mr. Floyd’s tragic death has led to protests in cities across the country, including San Jose. In case you are unaware, in response to some protests turning violent, San Jose has instituted a city-wide curfew from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting tonight and for the next seven days or until further notice.
As events unfold in our nation, I feel compelled to offer my thoughts about racial injustice and the roles we can play in creating a more just and inclusive world. Educators have a responsibility to teach future generations about the injustices people of color face every day, to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a more just world, and to inspire them to be the change.
I am sharing a few resources below that I am sharing with our faculty and staff. I hope you will join us in being a part of the solution by having open conversations with your student about how we can all stand up for what is right.
- Center for Racial Justice in Education
- How to Be an Antiracist Educator
- 5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today
My hope is that our students graduate with not only the tools they need to be successful in their future but also the tools to construct a brighter future for everyone through kindness, compassion, and respect.
Sincerely,
Robert Bravo,
CUHSD Superintendent