The equity committee meets monthly to move the ball forward on a variety of equity-related initiatives. These are member-driven efforts aimed at advancing one or more of the committee’s goals. Members are welcome to propose new initiatives, join existing ones, or simply attend meetings to stay in the loop. Below are key initiatives that we are currently working on. To get involved in any of these or to learn more, please email equity@crockerschool.org.

Pillars


AWARENESS & LEARNING



Educate parents, teachers, students, and families on the concept of anti-racism, equity and inclusion work, how that applies to each one of us, and what we can do about it.


INCLUSION & ENGAGEMENT


Cultivate and sustain an inclusive and anti-racist school culture for families and staff, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has the desire and resources to be engaged. 


SCHOOL SYSTEM REFORMS


Lay a foundation for this school to be recognized as a great school for reasons beyond test scores. Build a school culture where equity, inclusion and anti-racism are central to the identity of our school community.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS


Strengthen our connections to each other and the rest of Oakland. Create external relationships with local schools and advocate for more equitable practices throughout OUSD, including a commitment to resource sharing and community service.

Land Acknowledgment

What is a Land Acknowledgement?

A Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.

Why do we recognize the land?

To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honoring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.  It is important to understand the long-standing history that has brought you to reside on this land, and to seek to understand your place within that history.  Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense, or historical context:  colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we need to build our mindfulness of our present participation.  It is also worth noting that acknowledging the land is Indigenous protocol.  

The land that we are on is stolen and the original stewards of this land were the Chochenyo (pronounced Choke-en-yo) Ohlone Peoples.  

Here are some additional ways you can learn about and breathe life into the obligations to these communities and treaties:

  1. Support rematriation (a return to a spiritual way of life with respect for Mother Earth) initiatives by contributing to the Shuumi Land Tax.  https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/shuumi-land-tax/
  2. Read Teaching the Truth About California Missions.  https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/teaching-truth-california-missions
  3. Take a look at resources available from the American Indian Library Association. https://ailanet.org/
  4. Take a look at resources available from the Native American Journalists Association. https://najanewsroom.com/resources/
  5. Listen to Podcasts All My Relations, Media Indigena, and Henceforth.

Resource for map/details about stolen land:

https://cejce.berkeley.edu/ohloneland