Racism is real, entrenched in our systems and structures, and something we need to name and challenge every day. We want every student at SEE to be powerful, strong, valued and respected. We also recognize that our black students face bias and barriers in our society and schools that are unjust and indefensible. All staff at SEE are actively engaged in making our school a safe, anti-racist, and welcoming community. We will listen. We will take thoughtful action. We will undoubtedly make mistakes, have awkward conversations, have our ignorance challenged, and have our misconceptions righted. We are learning together in this chaos of grief and hope, as we take action towards equity and justice at SEE and beyond. We will do better. Black Lives Matter.