Explore Academics Students Families Community Schools School Board Superintendent Careers English▼ Home CommunityStanding Together: Equity at CCPS NEED TO KNOW Anytime Learning – Chromebooks NEWS CATEGORIES Alternative Education Budget Community Coronavirus Information COVID-19 Guidance 2021-2022 CTE Announcements CTE Events CTE News Engage Chesterfield Equity Events Face Events Featured news Food Service Updates Guía de COVID 2021-2022 Hall of Fame Hot Topics Media Advisory Meeting Notices News Parents Project Restart – Family Update Redistricting School Board School Safety Task Force Superintendents News Uncategorized STANDING TOGETHER: EQUITY AT CCPS Posted on June 14, 2020 Imagine Tomorrow – School Board Strategic Plan School Board Resolution Equity Report Equity policy Submit Questions for Courageous Conversations event CHESTERFIELD SCHOOLS TO HOST COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO TALK ABOUT RACE In support of the School Board’s recently approved resolution condemning racism and reaffirming Chesterfield County Public Schools’ commitment to an inclusive learning environment for all students, the school division and its partners are introducing a series of community events designed to support and bring our families together. The school division’s Department of Equity and Student Support Services and the Office of Family and Community Engagement are collaborating with existing partners to engage the community on issues involving race, equity, and the roles each person can play in supporting our families. Earlier this week, the two teams met with an external advisory group to consider opportunities to move forward. Based on parent feedback, the first event in the Standing Together series is Courageous Conversations: How to Talk about Race and is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 from 5-6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live. Anthony Antoine from NBC 12 will serve as the moderator with panelists including: Jonathan Zur, President and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Travis Jones, Pastor at Motivation Church Marcus Leggett, Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church Tim Joyce, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Richmond Lauren Wynne, Coordinator of Student Counseling Services for CCPS Community members are encouraged to share questions in advance and offer potential topics for subsequent conversations: bit.ly/ccpsstandingtogether Future events planned may include additional panels, author visits/talks, documentaries, and book studies. Tim Bullis Executive Director, Communications and Community Engagement Chesterfield County Public Schools RESOURCES Sesame Street Town Hall Addressing Racism – How to Watch Talking About Race: National Museum of African American History and Culture It’s Never Too Young to Talk About Race and Gender How Community Trauma Can Hurt Student Learning Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Communication about Race 10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Children About Race Embrace Race: Let’s Raise a Generation of Children Who Are Thoughtful, Informed, and Brave About Race Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate Helping Students Make Sense of News Stories about Bias and Injustice HOT TOPICS COVID-19 Guidance CCPS on the GO! Proposed school calendars – presentation Virtual Learning Academy ParentVUE The Virtual Learning Academy is Hiring Teachers CCPS Update: 2021-22 School Year Learning Models FY 2022 Budget Mental Health Resources Bus Routes Standing Together: Equity at CCPS Strategic Plan: Imagine Tomorrow #oneCCPS Browser Support Open Government Compliance Guidelines Internet Privacy Statement Contact Chesterfield County Public Schools | 804.748.1405