Supporting Greater New Haven Students & Educators

There is an urgent need to support public schools in the Greater New Haven area in building educational institutions that foster equitable outcomes, and ensure that all students learn in culturally sustaining spaces.

Please join us in investing in their future by donating to support Greater New Haven students & educators  today.

The inequalities in educational outcomes that have persisted for decades have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Our Right to Smile

The youth mental health crisis is at an all-time high. Increasingly, children and youth continue to experience poor mental health outcomes.

Please join us in investing in their future by donating to the “Our Right to Smile” campaign today.

Since the start of the pandemic, 69% of public schools have reported an increase in the percentage of students seeking mental health services at school.…

CRJE Written Testimony – New York City Council Finance Committee Oversight Hearing on the Budget Plan (December 11, 2023)

New York City Council Finance Committee Oversight Hearing on the Budget Plan 

December 11, 2023

To: The Honorable City Councilman Justin Brannan
From: Elisha Rhodes, Executive Director, Center for Racial Justice in Education
Date: December 11, 2023

Dear Councilman Brannan,

For over 20 years, we at the Center for Racial Justice in Education (CRJE) have worked alongside educators and students to dismantle patterns of racism and injustice in their schools and communities.…

Joann Joseph

Joann Joseph has extensive experience training and coaching PreK-12 educators and students. Her experience includes delivering successful programs in creating trauma informed and culturally responsive school climate and culture, analyzing school systems with a racial equity lens, using student data to support equitable MTSS practices, and implementing conflict resolution and peer mediation programs. Her work has been focused on creating, promoting, and delivering solutions designed to support educators in building equitable and inclusive schools where all students get what they need to thrive.…

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