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<p dir="ltr">Dear SFUSD Community:</p>
<p dir="ltr">I want to take a moment to reflect on how, as an educational institution, we respond to global events that impact our schools. Conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war and ongoing events in the Middle East continue to resonate in many communities, including ours, and we understand that discussions about such events can evoke a wide range of feelings—sadness, anger, hope, and a desire for peace. </p>
<p dir="ltr">In SFUSD, our first core value is that we are student-centered. Our focus is on how to provide our diverse student population a safe and supportive learning environment where we teach students to think critically. It is essential that SFUSD schools are places where students can share different ideas and perspectives, and where all voices are heard and respected. </p>
<p dir="ltr">This past year our country has seen a troubling rise in anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate or bias. Here in San Francisco, we are not immune to discrimination. Such instances remind us of the urgent need for compassion, understanding, and proactive measures to cultivate a sense of belonging within our schools. While we regularly share with our communities their rights and SFUSD <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/-31S-bMNrmJaOhrD0TaXxw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRo4FdQP0RJaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2Z1c2QuZWR1L3NlcnZpY2VzL2tub3cteW91ci1yaWdodHMvbm9uLWRpc2NyaW1pbmF0aW9uLXBvbGljeVcHc2Nob29sbUIKZvrQI_9m0oYrNFIQaG91c2VAdGVkZHliLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~">policies</a> which prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, we want to be proactive and ensure we set the conditions for all of our schools to be inclusive spaces. </p>
<p dir="ltr">As part of our commitment to fostering understanding and empathy among our students, we are obligated to make sure our staff are prepared to support students when there is concern around bias or discrimination. We regularly provide staff training on a variety of topics, collaborating with a range of partners who represent the diverse communities we serve. We offer resources and support to help facilitate discussions. There is no political agenda to any training we provide in our professional development. The purpose of trainings and resources in our schools is to:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Provide a humanizing framework as we talk to students about difficult topics</p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Support students in working across differences</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Whether you are a parent or an educator (or both), the work you do with the children in your lives is meaningful, and it can be personal and stressful. Be kind to yourself and each other. We encourage open dialogue and compassion as we navigate these conversations together. Thank you for being part of the SFUSD community.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">In partnership,</p>
<p dir="ltr">Dr. Wayne</p><br><br><hr />
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