Ethnic Studies Work Team

The Ethnic Studies Work Team is responsible for recommending to the Superintendent a plan for the implementation of a P-12 Ethnic Studies Framework for use across grade levels and content areas and a high school elective or required course. The framework and the high school course will promote the self-identity, humanization and empowerment of all students, healing from historical, intergenerational and lasting trauma, civic action and community engagement. Ethnic Studies pedagogy will also promote collaboration, deep thinking and critical analysis of racism and other forms of oppression.

May 2 - Join Us For Ethnic Studies High School Curricular Units Community Viewing Night

As a Northshore community, we value students building a sense of belonging through learning that affirms their identities and honors their peers and community as a whole. The fundamental right of each student to see themselves in the classroom learning materials is critical. 

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a community viewing of Northshore's High School Ethnic Studies Curricular Units that has been piloted this year.

This event will be hosted at the Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway. You will have the opportunity to review the units and share your thoughts. If you have any questions, please contact EthnicStudies@nsd.org.

March 28 - Join Us For Community Viewing Night

children sitting and excitedly watching their teacher

As a Northshore community, we value students building a sense of belonging through learning that affirms their identities and honors their peers and community as a whole. The fundamental right of each student to see themselves in the classroom learning materials is critical. Additionally, in 2019 the state legislature passed a requirement to create an Ethnic Studies framework for students in grades K-12. Northshore educators and staff have been developing this framework for students in preschool through 12th grade, which will soon be available for all families and staff to review.

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for a community viewing of the Northshore P-12 Ethnic Studies Framework that has been piloted this year. This event will be hosted in the Board Room at the Administrative Center, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway. You will have the opportunity to review the framework by grade band and share your thoughts.

If you have any questions, please contact EthnicStudies@nsd.org.

 

 

Contact Us

Assistant Superintendent
Melissa Riley
425-408-7664
mriley@nsd.org

Administrative Assistant
Jessica Kido
425-408-7703
jkido@nsd.org

 

Director of Racial and Educational Justice
Ayva Thomas
425-408-7722
athomas2@nsd.org