The PTA Equity Team invites you to participate in the 2026 Equity Circle
Join Emerson's Equity Circle, a space where families, caregivers, and staff come together every two weeks to learn, listen, and take action toward equity in education. These sessions are facilitated by Ms. Pamela Harrison-Small, a Racial Justice and Educational Equity Strategist, and former executive director of the Berkeley Alliance. With her facilitation, we will be reading Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism by Eve Ewing and:
Learn about academic gaps by race at our school and within the district, and work collectively to close them.
- Exploring and celebrating identity—our own and others’—to deepen understanding and connection.
Build community-driven solutions that promote fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all students.
Continue our shared commitment to anti-racism and creating a safe, supportive environment for every child to thrive.
Everyone is welcome. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your ideas as we grow and learn together.
Dates & Times: Kick off Session: Wednesday, January 28 from 6 - 8 pm, learn about the educational equity data from BUSD and discuss schedule for future sessions
Subsequent Sessions: Wednesdays, Feb 11th; Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th, April 8th
Location: Emerson Elementary; Library Room
We’d love for you to attend every session, but we understand that busy schedules might make that difficult. Whether you can join us for all sessions, a few, or just one, we’re excited for your participation!
This event is open to parents, caregivers, educators, and staff. Food and childcare will be provided. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. *Childcare is limited to Emerson students.
Emerson's Equity Circle sessions are designed to assist communities in the mission of fostering cross-cultural dialogue for the purpose of creating a school environment where every student’s culture is known, respected, valued, appreciated, and used to provide access. Communities hosting these events are those where educators and families are working as collaborators toward academic success of all children. This collaboration is positively promoted through respect, care, trust, inclusiveness, empowerment, and commitment to collective responsibility.
Questions or comments? Email us! equity@emersonelementary.org
