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Black History Month Resources

Our DEI Ambassadors compiled resources in preparation for Black History Month to help faculty incorporate more Black voices and perspectives into curricula. As the DEI Ambassadors share, “We all have a responsibility to…

Feb 03, 2023

Who Am I? Who Are You?

Play and socialization are the most important “work” of early childhood as they are essential to healthy development for children. Research shows that 75% of brain development occurs after birth….

Nov 14, 2022

Forming Our First Ever DEI Ambassadors Team

In the five years since the CAIS community’s creation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision Statement, the school has iterated a variety of approaches to organizing and leading our vital…

Oct 26, 2022

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, the CAIS Community and Belongingness

中美社区 ~ 归属中秋节特写 CAIS Community & BelongingnessFeaturing Mid-Autumn Festival When it comes to September, people in Asian countries look forward to celebrating one of the most important festivals, 中秋节 (zhōng…

Sep 18, 2022

Students’ Work Continues to Have Impact 

Daniel Bednarczyk from Slide Ranch (site of our sixth grade outdoor ed last fall) shared an update on our story from the January 2022 Middle School Update on the Black…

Jun 16, 2022

Power Project

By Lusia F. ’22Throughout the eighth grade year, students have been studying power. Power, particularly who has it, how it is used and how it acts is an important and informative lens…

May 20, 2022

Reflecting on AAPI Heritage Month

In May, we recognize and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage to honor and uplift the many important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are essential…

May 17, 2022

Celebrating Inclusive Mother’s Day & Father’s Day

Have you thought about how to talk about Mother’s Day or Father’s Day with your kids? At CAIS, we foster a professional learning community committed to the work of diversity,…

May 06, 2022

CAIS Teacher Featured on Chinatown Mural of Community Heroes

In September, the Chinese Culture Center of SF invited CAIS students to submit nominations for an AAPI Community Heroes mural contest. A group of CAIS students decided to nominate one particularly…

Apr 27, 2022