How does Parker define and address race?

We understand that biologically, race is not as simple as the color of our skin, we also know that systemically our country’s history with race has significantly affected how we construct identities with regard to race. While we hope for and work towards a society where race does not impact how others perceive or treat us, we know that as a society we are very much not there yet. Therefore, we feel compelled to offer programming to our students, faculty & staff, and families that allow us to critically assess how the system of race in the United States affects our identities and experiences, and that empowers especially our students to lead by example in creating change. In addition to affinity spaces, this work is happening in classrooms JK-12 by way of a meaningful, connected, and evolving curriculum.