Happy Summer Break! We hope your family is looking forward to some summer fun and time together. Here are some ideas for continuing our ABAR learning and enjoying the many different cultures represented in Boulder County. Continuing Our Antiracist Work If you missed the ABAR book club this year, here is a quick read to […]
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have made their homes in North America since the late 1500s. These groups have played major roles in every piece of American history, yet they have been regularly discriminated against and left out of the history books. Let’s learn more about the contributions and experiences of these Americans, as […]
When we think about climate change, we may wonder what it has to do with our Anti-Bias Anti-Racism (ABAR) work. Afterall, what does a melting glacier have to do with racism? A close look at our ABAR principles, particularly Justice and Action, reveals that climate change has everything to do with racism and the structural inequalities […]
Celebrate Earth Day! Today is April 22nd, Earth Day! Looking for ways to celebrate our beautiful planet with your family? Here are some great ideas: Sustainable Resilient Longmont is hosting an Earth Day celebration tomorrow, Saturday, April 23rd at the Longmont Museum. Check out the music of Jeff & Paige, learn about Birds of Prey, […]
Thursday, March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is for celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people, while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve transgender justice. Celebrate Transgender and Nonbinary Voices Transgender and gender non-conforming people have long been kept out of the […]
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History, we look at the history of Women’s rights here in the United States, as well as the ongoing struggle for equality that women continue to face. Since the formal creation of the United States in 1776, women and BIPOC citizens have had civil rights like the right to […]
“Why do we have Black History Month?” How do you answer that question? Many White adults can rattle off stories of heroes like Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, and Rosa Parks. There is talk about all of the Black people who overcame hardship like slavery, who excelled despite racism, and who stood up for their rights […]
In 1926, the historian Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week with two goals in mind. First, he wished to use history to demonstrate the importance of Black contributions to the creation of the United States in order to prove that Black Americans deserve the equal rights they have been denied. Second, he wanted to […]
With rising food insecurity and rates of childhood poverty in Colorado, it’s likely that you may be fielding questions from your children about what they observe in regard to homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. On the fly, it can be challenging to navigate these questions that demonstrate a growing awareness of economic inequality. It’s worthwhile to […]
Looking for information about Thanksgiving? Check out last week’s blog post for 4 Ways to Recognize and Honor Native Peoples at Thanksgiving. The practice of gratitude is ever present in our Montessori classrooms—beginning with practical life, then through our practice of peace, grace, and courtesy. We show gratitude when we care for our environment, help […]
