Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen a deeply disturbing trend of anti-Asian racism in the country. We want to assure our Asian, Asian-American, Filipino and Pacific Islander students and families that as a Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD), we stand with you in your grief and alarm over the recent attacks and the racist acts.
This hatred has no place in our schools. We want to reinforce the urgency of actions to advance diverse, equity and inclusion at our district. We encourage each of us to rededicate ourselves to supporting our Asian, Asian-America, Filipino and Pacific Islander community.
A dedicated group of educators are planning a series of AAPI Awareness Food for Thought Forums to leading up to the Asian - American History Month and the Ube Eats Conference in May 2021. These forums are open to all SUHSD students and families to engage in conversation about AAPI hate.
We look forward to your engagement in our Friday Food for Thought Forums.
April 16 - Unpacking Asian Americans
Facilitators
Mrs. Nancy Garcia, SUHSD School Counselor
Mrs. Lysabeth Luansing-Garcia, SUHSD School Counselor
April 23 - Model Minority Myth
Facilitators
Mrs.Nancy Park, SUHSD School Psychologists
Mr. Ranelo Armas, SUHSD School Counselor