- Los Angeles Unified School District
- LAUSD Human Relations Commission
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LAUSD Human Relations Commission
The LAUSD Human Relations Commission is functions as a conduit between the community and the LA Board of Education.The Commissioners represent the board members, superintendent, and community partners. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6-8 p.m. in Beaudry’s Blue Room, and are open to the public.
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018/19 Human Relations Awards for being the change we wish to see:
Eagle Rock Junior and Senior High School: Be a Friend Project
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School: It’s Personal Project
Grover Cleveland Charter High School: Youth Media Day Project
Hollywood High School: Black History Awareness Campaign
Los Angeles High School: The All Included Project
Marshall High School: Community Building and Bonding Project
Monroe High School: World Culture Club Project
San Fernando High School: 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Voter Registration Drive
San Fernando High School: Say Something Nice Campaign
San Fernando High School: The Power of Joining Forces Project
San Pedro High School: Promoting and Affirming an Inclusive LGBTQ Community Project
University High School: World Water Day Project
Van Nuys High School: Newcomer Community Inclusion Program
Van Nuys High School: Save the Mind Project
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LAUSD Human Relations Commission (HRC) Agenda and Minutes 2013/14
2013/14 - December - LAUSD HRDEC Agenda
- Standing with Black Students, Staff and Families
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Please be sure to check out the recommendations from the Department of Public Health on public demonstrations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our country is experiencing a social movement unlike any other in our childrens' and students lifetimes. Please visit this page to learn more about how we can support and educate the youth and ourselves.
Standing with Black Students, Staff and Families.
- Native American Heritage Month
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November is Native American Heritage month and Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is thrilled to share resources, supports and lesson plans for teachers to introduce this important month of recognition to our students.
Click here to learn more about ways we can recognize the beautiful and lasting contributions that Native people have and continue to make!
- Conversations - Lessons for Advisories & GSAs
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HanukkahCONVERSATIONS -mini-lessons for advisories. Please also explore the Human Relations website. The
November 3, 2020 - Biden or Trump the 46th President. FOR MORE RESOURCES, VISIT "TALKING POLITICS" ON THIS SITE
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Election - Facing History: comprehensive collection of lesson plans and resources before and after the November 3 election.
Post-election Support for Difficult Conversations
What Next? How to Move Forward Together After a Divisive Election
Repairing the Fabric of Democracy - PBS Learning Media
Using the Election as a Teaching Tool - Edutopia
Managing Political Stress in 2020
TALKING POLITICS - Also see the Talking Politics section for many more resources
The three branches of government
How campaigns influence people
VOTE
College Athletes Rock the Vote
SOGIE - October is LGBTQ History Month; June is Pride month
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
Stories of Excellence - Marsha P. Johnson
All Are Welcome - SOGIE affirming classrooms
SUPPORTING GSAs
Session 1. - Getting to Know You
Sessions 5 & 6. Healthy relationships
Session 7. What do I say to...
HUMAN RELATIONS, DIVERSITY & EQUITY
All Are Welcome - welcoming classrooms
The Day Sport Stood Still - On August 26 and 27, many sports teams went on strike to draw attention to Black Lives Matter.
What is "Check your privilege"?
100 years Later - how women got the right to vote
Alike or Different - expanding vocabulary
Asking for Help - promoting help seeking behavior
Loving Yourself - self esteem and postive body image
Moving Forward - maintaining hope during COVID-19
What's in a Name? - lesson on identity
When you classmate is getting roasted
What is an Extremist Organization?
Are you being recruited by an extremist group?
STORIES OF EXCELLENCE:
Stories of Excellence - Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - Stacey Abrams
Stories of Excellence - Little Miss Flint
Stories of Excellence - Meghan Markle
Stories of Excellence - Rep. Ilhan Omar
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
Stories of Excellence - Breonna Taylor
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
Stories of Excellence - Sylvia Rivera
Stories of Excellence - Mamme Biney
Stories of Excellence - Cesar Chavez
COMMEMORATIVE DATES:
California Native American Day, Sept. 25
National Coming Out Day - October 11
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12
Dia de los Muertos - October 31 - November 2
Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
Kwaanza - December 26 - January 1
Holocaust Remeberance Day - January 27
National Day of Silence - April 23
Denim Day - April 28
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk - May 22
- Coronavirus - Pandemics and Xenophobia
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Coronavirus
What we can’t control might frightens us. Anxiety and suspicion rose as the Coronavirus pandemic spread. Crises evaluate both our humanity and our vulnerabilities. The resources offered here are for teachers, parents and students to support ourselves and each other during this time.
- 2020 ArmenianāAzerbaijani
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Board Resolution to observe April 24 in recogniation of the Armenian Genocide
Board Resolution Standing with the Armenian People
Q&A: What is happening in Artsakh/Armenia?
NY Times - Why is conflict flaring between Armenian and Azerbaijan?
Crimes Against Humanity and Civilization: The Genocide of the Armenians - 8-lesson unit on the Armenian genocide by Facing History, Facing Ourselves
Armenian Genocide by the History Channel
What is Intergenerational Trauma? - PPT presentation
Talking to Children About War or Terrorism
- Conversations - Training Materials for Staff
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The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is happy to facilitate trainings for your school/work. The training materials here are longer in length than the ones in the advisories, and geared to an adult audience.
Back to School 2020 - technniques and tips for starting the year burnt out!
Courageous Conversations about Racism
Mental Health & Gender Diverse Youth
Mental Health & Sexual Minority Youth
Handbook of SOGIE-related vocabulary
ENGAGING AND EMBRACING SOCIAL MEDIA:
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD, narrated
- Bullying
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Videos and Public Service Announcements
- Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity/Expression (SOGIE)
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SOGIE Resources
- Stories Not Stigma - You, Me, Us
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Building Community. Addressing Bias
- Be the Change. It's Our Planet. It's Our Future. Act Now.
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Staff Contact
Central Office
Janise Escobar, LCSW (she/her)
Local District Central
Local District South
Susanna Zoeckler, LCSW (she/her)
Local District East
Tina Southern, LCSW (they/she)
Local District West
Samantha Torres, LCSW (she/her)
Local District NW
Frances Marion, LCSW (she/her)
Local District NE
Cristina Vigil, LCSW (she/her)
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