May

AB/AR Awareness | Policy in Action

Our district’s N-word, Hate Speech & Anti-Blackness Policy was co-created with community and staff—nearly 3,000 voices shaped this work. From student reps across 7 schools to partners like the Hayward NAACP, Youth Advisory Council, ACOE, DELAC, API Community Initiative, and labor groups—this policy reflects collective accountability and shared values.

Highlights of the process:

• 3 rounds of districtwide PD with nearly 3,000 participants

• Feedback from EOC, BASUs, principals, families, and regional partners

• Pilots launched for student/community awareness

• ARs co-drafted by an EOC subcommittee

Impact so far:

• Reformed racial complaint system

• Clearer reporting protocols

• Staff resource drive now live

• Stronger focus on Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Teaching as prevention
  
  

Thank you for being part of this ongoing commitment to dignity, safety, and justice in every classroom.

Student Spotlight: Photojournalism Student Voice Project

This month, we’re uplifting student leaders who are capturing what belonging, identity, and justice look like through their own lens. As part of the Photojournalism Student Voice Project, students across multiple HUSD sites are documenting real stories—from hallway conversations to classroom reflections—highlighting what it means to feel seen, safe, and supported at school.

This project is more than photography—it’s resistance, representation, and reimagining. Their work is informing how we implement our racial harm and hate speech policy, and how we build schools where every student’s humanity is honored.

Stay tuned—these powerful images will be featured at upcoming events and exhibitions across the district.

Also..

 This May, We Celebrate:

AANHPI Heritage Month – Honoring the vibrant histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

Mental Health Awareness Month – Promoting well-being, reducing stigma, and supporting mental health for students, staff, and families.

Jewish American Heritage Month – Recognizing the impact, resilience, and cultural contributions of Jewish Americans throughout U.S. history.

Staff Spotlight: Deepening Our AB/AR Practice Together 

As we close out the school year, we invite you to take part in the final session of our powerful professional learning series with Dr. Lori A. Watson, a nationally recognized leader in equity and racial healing. This series has offered our HUSD educators and staff a space to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what it means to lead for justice in both the classroom and across systems. Dr. Watson’s sessions have helped us unpack the complexity of intersectionality, challenge racial and gendered stereotypes, and engage in meaningful critical inquiry that centers belonging and human dignity. Most importantly, she has equipped us with real strategies to sustain momentum—even during emotionally and financially difficult times.

This culminating session is a space for reflection, renewal, and recommitment to the work of antiracism and belonging in every role we serve.

Final Session: Wednesday, May 22, 2025
To register or get more info, email: ccofield@husd.us

Let’s close this year grounded in purpose—and carry the work forward together.

Acknowledging AANHPI Heritage in May!

Here are some resources to support you as you do with your students!

Sustaining Anti-Racist Action - You're Invited!

This May, we invite our families and caregivers to join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor the cultures, contributions, and resilience of our AANHPI communities across generations.

Throughout the month, schools will be highlighting student learning, community storytelling, and acts of solidarity that deepen our collective understanding of identity, inclusion, and justice. Whether through classroom projects, cultural assemblies, or family discussions at home, we encourage you to ask your child what they’re learning and how they see themselves and their classmates reflected.

🌟 Celebrate in Community
You’re warmly invited to attend the APICI (Asian Pacific Islander Community Initiative) End-of-Year Celebration:

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:00–7:00 PM
The Hub | Soto Rd., Hayward

This free, family-friendly event will include a community dinner, live cultural performances, and resource booths. It’s a beautiful way to connect with other families, uplift our AANHPI students and staff, and reflect on what solidarity looks like in action.

Let’s continue working together to ensure our schools are places where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered.