AMAZEworks provides curricula, programs, training, and consultation to create equity and belonging for all…
Do I belong here?
When we walk into a room, we automatically assess the environment to see if we belong. Will I be seen for all of who I am? Will my voice be heard? Will my contributions be valued? Will I be treated with respect and equity?
AMAZEworks supports healthy identities, respect across differences, and connected communities by creating the conditions for belonging and equity in schools, communities, and organizations.
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Creating Belonging for Students
How do I create a meaningful experience when teaching in Brady Bunch boxes? I taught middle school for 15 years,
An interview with local
AMAZEworks is excited to have Cheryl Minnema's book Hungry Johnny in the release of our newly revamped elementary curriculum. Cheryl
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. This date commemorates the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, which prohibits denying someone the
Introducing the NEWLY UPDATED
For the last year, AMAZEworks staff, with the help of our incredible teacher task force and community members, have been
Rethinking the Privilege Walk
Both the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent racial justice protests have highlighted gaping disparities in our country. By now, many
Reflections on COVID-19 and
Meet Ari. She is currently working 3 jobs to support herself and is grateful there is work available.
A Reflection on George
I am marveling at how much things can change in a week. Just over a week ago, I was preparing
A Q&A with Neighborhood
In celebration of Earth Day 2020, AMAZEworks chatted with Vikas Narula, Founder and Director of Neighborhood Forest, a non-profit that
An Anti-Bias Education Lens
“Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income,
Leaning Into Empathy During
As an Asian person from Malaysia, I’ve been following news updates in regards to COVID-19 in other countries outside of
Countering “Us. vs. Them”
“How can you see if your eyes are so small? How can you breathe if your nose is so flat?”
The Problem with Cultural
At AMAZEworks, we promote listening and dialogue as a means of improving cross-racial and cross-cultural understanding. We believe there is
Let’s do more than
As we celebrate Black History Month this year, we reflect on the gains we have made towards racial justice, as
What’s Wrong With Black
There is nothing inherently wrong with Black History Month in and of itself. Black History Month, as well as all
This is Dakota Homeland!
As Anti-Bias Educators, one thing we should be reflecting on is the role that place plays in our history, culture,
AMAZEworks Secondary Program
The AMAZEworks Secondary program embeds Anti-Bias Education Theory. The program empowers teachers by giving them the tools and weekly lessons
Let’s replace “bully” with
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and schools across the country are engaging in anti-bullying campaigns, including displaying anti-bullying posters,
#UsToo – AMAZEworks’s Response
We believe that every child has a right to feel that they belong in their classroom and their community. Part
Creating Safety in the
The increasing number of school shootings continues to fuel a national debate on how to make our schools safer for
Sewing with Love
Last week I sat in the AMAZEworks office stuffing persona dolls. AMAZEworks does not order our dolls from someone else.
Sharing Is for Babies.
photo credit: MaxStraeten / Morguefile.com My daughter figured out sharing pretty early. Maybe as an only
