Community News & Events: April 12, 2022

NEW- Celebrate May Day 2022!
Let’s unite together on May Day, International Workers Day, to celebrate the traditions of struggle by working people and the oppressed worldwide. Let’s usher in the spring with fresh energy, mobilizations, and direct action to spread the resistance and fight for a better world. Join the Boston May Day Coalition!

Jinny Chalmers Fund for Education Justice Grant Proposals Welcome
The Jinny Chalmers Fund for Education Justice is seeking funding proposals for projects aimed at furthering excellent, inclusive education and racial justice for children and families in Greater Boston. Applications will be considered during three funding cycles in 2022: April, July and October. Visit the website to read the Fund’s inaugural report, download the application and learn more about the Fund.

NEW- Support Teacher Running for Rett Syndrome
Tracy Freeman is running the Boston Marathon in honor of her son Aidan Michael Freeman, who who lost his battle with Rett Syndrome in March 2021 at the age of 7. Please consider donating and supporting this cause.

Stand With LGBTQIA+ Teachers in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay/Don’t Say Trans” law, and its chilling effect on teachers is already underway. No teacher should have to lie about who they are. Florida shouldn’t try to force teachers back into the closet. They shouldn’t try to erase LGBTQIA+ families. But that’s exactly what DeSantis and his allies are doing. Let’s show DeSantis and the forces behind this bill that the American people won’t stand for this.

NEW- Summer Leadership Program for BPS Students
Do you know a high school student looking for a summer job? Encourage them to apply for the Summer Leadership Program! The program provides young people aged 14-19 with an exciting, powerful, and life-changing summer of community building, political education, and leadership development. Young people can learn more and apply here.

Outbreak! Summer Enrichment Program
The Outbreak! summer enrichment program for the Public Health Museum is FREE for students entering grades 10-12 and the content focuses on various careers in public health. The program is entirely online and will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between July 18-29. The application priority deadline is April 15.

NEW- EdVestors’ School on the Move Prize Applications
The School on the Move Prize is now open for applications! EdVestors is seeking to recognize schools, leaders, and teachers who create & improve learning environments where students thrive. All KO-12 Boston Public Schools are eligible to apply. Round 1 applications are due on April 29th at 5pm. EdVestors’ 19th Education Showcase is also taking place on April 28th from 4-5:30pm via Zoom. The Showcase will spotlight Boston Public School educators, administrators, partners, and students — providing space to learn from their experiences, engage in reflection, and imagine for the future.

Sign the Petition to Release Reports about Mission Hill School!
Since early December, the Mission Hill School community has been waiting for the public release of both an Emergency School Review and a Superintendent’s investigation. But Boston Public Schools has, despite repeated promises, failed to release their findings.
Sign this petition to insist BPS releases the reports, and share with your networks!

NEW- Donate to Support Ukraine
If you’d like to donate to support the Ukrainian people, please visit uccn.org/charities for trusted organizations in the USA that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits.