Student group advocates for diversity, multiculturalism in SDUHSD schools
Diversify Our Narrative student representatives from SDUHSD presented to the SDUHSD board on Jan. 14.
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The local chapter of Diversify Our Narrative, a national student-led organization, has ambitious goals to make meaningful changes within their schools to promote diversity, inclusion and educational equity.
The San Dieguito Union High School District students in Diversify Our Narrative (DON) hope to encourage the district to incorporate more texts by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) authors in English and literature courses and to stoke more discussion on identity bias and race in the classroom. Their long-term goals include having ethnic studies as a separate, mandatory course for high school graduation.
The fund has raised $64 million so far to support San Diegans in need and granted $54 million including 244 grants to 200 nonprofit partners. These nonprofits provided computers, internet access, child care, food security, financial assistance, medical support, workforce training and other needs to the region s most vulnerable communities.
Some of the largest grants to date include:
San Diego County Office of Education: $1 million to provide thousands of students and their families internet connectivity and technology required for distance learning;
Feeding San Diego: $50,000 to increase the number of San Diegans receiving food assistance during the pandemic;
North County Lifeline: $50,000 to provide support and resources to children impacted by the health and economic crisis;
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego Foundation and several partner organizations will announce the latest round of funding stemming from the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund Wednesday.
Foundation President and CEO Mark Stuart and other leaders will outline the goals of the new round of grants, the latest updates with the fund and how it is intended to benefit the community.
The Asian Business Association of San Diego, Black Chamber of Commerce and Local Initiatives Support Corporation will help distribute the funds, which will primarily go to small businesses.
The fund has raised $64 million so far to support San Diegans in need and granted $54 million including 244 grants to 200 nonprofit partners. These nonprofits provided computers, internet access, child care, food security, financial assistance, medical support, workforce training and other needs to the region’s most vulnerable communities.
South/East County Happenings, Jan. 7 [The San Diego Union-Tribune]
Discounts offered on rain barrels
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