I teach first grade at Sherman Elementary School (note that school is in the process of being renamed because the school was named after General Sherman, a self-admitted racist) in the San Francisco Unified School District. Our curriculum is a social justice curriculum, and I make sure that the literature I engage my students in reflects diversity, addresses issues of social justice and racism, and lifts up Black lives, history, culture and heritage, as well as those of each and every student. Our language arts department has been building curriculum around the Gholdy Muhammed Framework: Cultivating Genius. This year, our district made a commitment to being anti-racist and implementing an Anti-Racist Curriculum. I believe in the power of mindfulness, as well as teaching neuroscience and growth mindset as part of doing social justice and anti-racism work. Please join me in giving Angie a warm welcome. Angie’s story reminds us of the wisdom of our children and what difference it makes when they are involved in learning about mindfulness and the diversity of the world. She also shares a list of books to honor the achievements and contributions of African American people. We are excited to introduce Angie, a first-grade teacher, to share Black History, Culture, and Heritage affirmations that her students came up with to honor Black History Month here in the United States for the month of February.
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