As part of Aurora’s commitment to helping the adults in our students’ lives continue to grow and learn about diversity and inclusion we have hosted a number of educational experiences including:

Raising Resilient Children, with Sheri Glucroft Wong, family therapist and educator

The Journey to Raising an Anti-Racist Child, with Sarajaneé Davis, Educator Programs Coordinator for we are.

Finding the Magic in Middle School: Understanding Adolescent Development Science, with Chris Balme, co-founder of Spark and Millenium School

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom, Aurora Teachers discuss having age-appropriate discussions around gender and race, ability and advocacy, sustainability and social justice

How to Talk to Your Kids About Race, Allison Briscoe-Smith, PhD, The Wright Institute

American Promise, a documentary following two African-American boys’ journey through an independent school and beyond

I am Racist and so are You, Rachel Shadoan

Executive Functioning Skills in Children, Maria Howard, Strategies for Learning

How We Speak with Our Children about Racial Identity, JuanCarlos Arauz, E3: Education, Excellence, Equity

Extended Family, a documentary about the links between adoptive and birth families in the US and Guatemala, Jill Hodges, Writer/Director

Creating a Gender Inclusive School, Joel Baum of Gender Spectrum

Film Premier and Discussion, Our Family Coalition