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“…I find so important that these structures of the NUA program give everybody a framework of a voice. And that everybody’s voice is valid…”—Jeni Overbey, 3rd Grade Teacher, Clifford School The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is in its third … Continue reading →

Students from different schools share their thinking on what is Amplifying Student Voice and how it connects with the RCSD mission of leadership, voice and bravery with students.

Grade 4 and 5 teachers at Clifford Elementary School are interviewed by the district coach in the video interview below. Their reflective conversation provides insight to the professionalism of the team, the excitement of being collaborative and creative colleagues, and … Continue reading →

The third session with The RCSD Equity Committee included a presentation by California State Board of Education President Dr. Linda Darling Hammond. Dr. Darling-Hammond provided an overview of the Districts Advancing Racial Equity (DARE) Tool as part of The Equity Committee … Continue reading →

“I thought today was marvelous — energetic, loving, profound, inspiring. Your quotes are still “running around my brain,” and I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to be here with us today.   hope you’re still glowing from last week’s … Continue reading →

Although issues of equity have been conversations in RCSD in recent years, opportunities to reimagine education in RCSD through an equity consciousness lens took on more urgency as the Covid Pandemic highlighted inequities across the district. The RCSD Leadership adopted … Continue reading →

The Hub This RCSD website is created by the coaches for all teachers in the district with planning for equity consciousness. This web site is designed to support NUA participating teachers easily access resources such as articles, lesson plans, unit plans, … Continue reading →

The Amplifying Student Voice goes virtual with students facilitated in multiple sessions with their voices on equity, virtual learning and the quality of their education a focus. Their learning and questions have included survey with their voices that is being … Continue reading →

The following video clip is a compilation of the National Urban Alliance (NUA)  and Redwood City School District (RCSD) collaboration that includes Amplifying Student Voice and educator interviews. Roosevelt Elementary, Garfield Community School and Hoover Community School were part of … Continue reading →