Land Acknowledgement:
We, the families of Shoreline Cooperative Preschool, acknowledge that we stand on the unceded land of the Duwamish People, the first people of Seattle. We see and celebrate the truth of the Duwamish tribe and their history here and strive to build a future that honors those who came before us.
Please consider exploring the Real Rent Duwamish organization (www.realrentduwamish.org) to support our indigenous families and explore the Native Land registry (www.native-land.ca) to learn more about the spirit of this beautiful place we share.
Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Policy:
We at Shoreline Cooperative Preschool recognize that biases for or against racial/ethnic backgrounds, culture, language, gender expression, sexual orientation, family structure, cognitive or physical ability, economic class, immigration status, and religion affect how every person (staff, parent, child) experience privilege and oppression. We are committed to broadening representation in classroom media (art, play, reading, and music), and continual self reflection and admission of bias with intention to grow and change for a more equitable learning environment. We also recognize that understanding, acknowledging and working to eliminate biases and oppression is a perpetual learning process for us all. Different people can be at different stages in the learning process, and as a community create opportunities for learning and assist each other in the learning process. We are dedicated to integrating ongoing ABAR education at all levels of the school community. We are committed, collectively and individually, to actively support community efforts to overcome oppression and establish justice.
Check out our Bookshop page for inclusive book recommendations for kids and parents.
A few top anti-racism resources for kids and adults:
- 11 Children’s Books To Teach Your Kids About Racism And Discrimination
- Black Lives Matter Reading Room
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
- Why White Parents Don’t Talk About Race
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- An Antiracist Reading List
- Code Switch Podcast (NPR)
- Anti-Racist Resources for Multi- and Transracial Families