The following was sent to subscribers of the Issaquah School District's eNews platform. It is reiterated here for those who might not be signed up for eNews.
Dear Issaquah School District community,
In a follow up to our message regarding the racism and violence we are seeing towards our black community, we wanted to let you know that we are continuing to compile resources for parents and students to have discussions around racism, injustice, protests, privilege, and trauma. Resources have been provided to meet the diverse needs of our families. Those resources are available on our website:
Resources for Black Families
Talking to Kids about Race
We will continue to update our resources, as this work is ongoing and not tied to a timeline. We also encourage you to look for resources that best meet the needs of your family and to continue to do your own learning and growing. As a district, we are also continuing our own work around racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion through professional development and listening sessions.
Thank you,
Alaina Sivadasan
Executive Director of Equity