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The Revolution Will Not Be Rained Out: Rallies for Police Free Schools Will Continue Across Connecticut
On September 10th, we organized a day of action to advocate for police free schools in Waterbury and we were met with obstinacy from city leaders as well as rain, lots of it. A small but fierce crowd assembled at… Read More ›
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RACCE Joins Coalition in Support of Police Free Schools: Rally for Justice and Joy September 1oth in Waterbury…
This day of action is focused on raising awareness to an urgent crisis in our state, to direct attention to the severity of this issue in the city of Waterbury, to provide education on the matter to all community members and to make available a liberated space for folx fight for racial justice in our state.
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Office of Child Advocate Report Reveals Problematic Practices of Policing in Waterbury Public Schools…
Over a two year span the Waterbury Public Schools used police-led interventions nearly 2000 times and effectuated more than 500 student arrests.
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For Immediate Release: Waterbury Board of Aldermen Break Own Rules of Operation to Suppress Community Voices In Support of Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
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RACCE Statement On Police Violence In Waterbury: Fire Chief Spagnolo and Drop the Charges for All 28 Freedom Fighters! *Warning* Video of Police Violence
On May 31, 2020, 28 Freedom Fighters were assaulted, arrested, and then subjected to inhumane conditions as well as cruelty by Waterbury police officers while in lockup.
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#EveryOrganizationEveryCity: Letter to Connecticut Mayors and Superintendents Urging Better Management of Resources, Community Partnerships and Equitable Access to Education/Carta a los alcaldes y superintendentes de Connecticut pidiendo una mejor gestión de los recursos, asociaciones comunitarias y acceso equitativo a la educación
Collaborative effort leads to an action-orientated letter urging a focus on racial equity, resource optimization, and access to the internet, mental health support services, and food to be acknowledged as civil rights and to be protected as such.
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#ShareMyCheck: RACCE Launches Stimulus Check Donation Platform for Waterbury Students Cutoff From Online Learning by Digital Divide During School Closures
#ShareMyCheck: RACCE Launches Stimulus Check Donation Platform for Waterbury Students Cutoff From Online Learning by Digital Divide During School Closures
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Every Thursday-Self-Care: Addressing Advocacy Fatigue in The Time of Covid-19 For BIPOC Organizers and Social Justice Activists
Join Arlene and Ala every Thursday-Self-Care: Addressing Advocacy Fatigue in The Time of Covid-19 a Space For BIPOC Organizers and Social Justice Activists
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COVID-19: RACCE Assisting Waterbury Families During School Closures with Technology Donations
We now know of at least (30) families need laptops or tablets so that their children can access the supplemental online learning opportunities being offered by the Waterbury Public Schools.
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COVID_19: Waterbury School Closure Survey/ COVID_19 Encuesta de cierre de la escuela de Waterbury
Fill out this survey and help RACCE track the school district’s response to families and students during the school closures due to the COVID_19 virus/RACCE está rastreando la respuesta del distrito escolar a las familias y estudiantes durante el cierre de las escuelas debido al virus COVID_19
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RACCE CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR GENDER-NEUTRAL BATHROOMS AND SCHOOLS TO BE FREE FROM POLICE VIOLENCE
October 13, 2021
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Join RACCE in taking action to demand a cleaner and more just transportation for Connecticut!
August 30, 2021
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TOWN HALL: Using COVID Relief Funds To Support LGBTQIA+ and Latinx students///Uso de los fondos de ayuda de COVID para apoyar a estudiantes LGBTQIA + y latinx
July 15, 2021
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Town Hall COVID Relief Funding For Schools: Turning Community Voice Into Action Plans
June 21, 2021
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Town Hall: Racial Justice and Covid Relief Funding For Our Schools
May 25, 2021
In the News ›
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As Predicted Waterbury Test Scores Get Worse, Not Better! Hispanic and Black Students Lag Behind Peers…
July 29, 2018
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Trump rallies crowd in Waterbury
April 23, 2016
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Changes in teacher-hiring policies won’t fix serious problem
April 19, 2016
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Waterbury schools find best way to diversify
April 18, 2016
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Balancing Educational Reform by Promoting Policies that Place Students First
March 7, 2016