Resources
Bevocares: a parent-run organization at the Ruffin Ridley School. The goal of Bevocares is to make sure that the students in our community have the opportunity to succeed and thrive equally, despite any extenuating circumstances, such as illness or financial strain.
Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity (BRJE) seeks to identify and clarify issues of social and racial inequality in Brookline and to build a multi-racial coalition in order to dismantle structural racism.
Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) is a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.
We Need Diverse Books™ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.
SocialJusticeBooks.org is a project of Teaching for Change, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide teachers and parents with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write and change the world.
Educational Equity In Brookline - The Public Schools of Brookline are committed to identifying and eliminating barriers to educational achievement in our schools. To this end, we create policies and practices that are fair and just and provide educational opportunities to ensure that every student, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, disability, or economic status, meets our standards for achievement, participation, and growth.
Mutual Aid Brookline is a community generated initiative that has created a central infrastructure for resources to be accessed quickly.