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Social Justice CommitteeLaunched in 2014, the Golden Bridges Social Justice Committee is an advisory and inquiry body made up of parents, faculty, and administrators committed to supporting Golden Bridges in becoming a truly beloved community.
The essential question that guides our work is: What do we need to know, do and be to bring an anti-racist, intersectional social justice lens to every aspect of our school community? MeetingsAny adult member of our community (a parent of a child currently enrolled at Golden Bridges School or faculty or staff member) is welcome to attend a Social Justice Committee meeting at any time, without any expectation that they will continue to attend meetings.
Before your first meeting, we ask that you first read this article, which discusses our approach to communication: Changing the Discourse in Schools Meetings are typically held monthly on Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Committee & GovernanceIt is a priority of the Golden Bridges Social Justice Committee that our decision-making reflects our values, norms, and goals. We strive not to replicate systemic oppressive patterns that give white, cisgendered, heteronormative, and/or Judeo-Christian people more authority and power than people of color or other marginalized peoples.
We practice full transparency about decision-making and hold accountable the people who make decisions that impact the committee or the school community at large, as it relates to issues of social justice. Committee members or school community members who believe a decision made by the Social Justice Committee is harmful are invited to bring their concern to group facilitators/moderators. Read our Governance Document. ResourcesArticles for Adults
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"One of the reasons I feel so passionate about our school is not just the amazing teachers, staff and children, but the parents. As I have seen over the four years I have been a part of this community, our parents are capable of almost anything." —GBS Parent GBS Social Justice PrioritiesIn September 2021 we reaffirmed priorities for the Golden Bridges School community in our ongoing quest to become more inclusive and socially just. These priorities inform the work and planning of the Social Justice Committee.
Read our Priorities Memo ContactPlease contact Allyson Ritger for questions related to the Social Justice Committee.
Past EventsWatch Liz Kleinrock's TED Salon, "How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics"
Q& A workshop on Social Inclusion in Schools with award winning educator LIZ KLEINROCK
Concerned about bullying in your child's school? Want to help foster social harmony for your children but not sure where to start? Esteemed social justice educator Liz Kleinrock presented a workshop on "Fostering Social Inclusion." The 90 minute Q&A addressed bullying and fostering social inclusion in the classroom and other community settings. |
"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences."
-Audre Lorde
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