Toomer Community Non-Book Club

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Join a community of Toomer parents/caregivers (and others!) for monthly conversations about public schools, the narratives of integration and privilege surrounding them, and how we are navigating the public school experience at Toomer. All sessions will take place via Zoom from 8-9pm- dates below. We will explore the possibility of in-person meetings at some point if there is interest.

What We Ask: Read/listen/skim/glance at the monthly content and show up for an hour-long conversation with other Toomer parents/caregivers. You can attend as many (or as few) as you want. This is meant to be open and inviting—no strings attached!

What We Offer: A connected community to talk about the realities/challenges/benefits of how we show up as public school parents/caregivers. We will share links to all materials in the calendar invites. We will make good use of your time and depending on group size, will utilize Zoom breakout rooms for more small group conversation.

You will receive calendar invites for the sessions you register for and a link to a Google Drive with all reading/listening materials and links!

Schedule

August 29TH, 8PM- PODCAST

Moderated by: Betsy Prueter, 2nd & 7th grade parent

Why My Choice Matters: Taking Back the Playground

September 30TH, 8PM- ARTICLE

Moderated by: Taylor Cross, 1st & 3rd grade parent

Choosing a School for My Daughter in a Segregated City

October 24TH, 8PM- PODCAST

Moderated by: Molly Bassett, 3rd & 6th grade parent

This American Life: The Problem We All Live With

November 18TH, 8PM- TV EPISODE & ARTICLE

Moderated by: Betsy Prueter, 2nd & 7th grade parent and Liz Young, 3rd & 5th grade parent

Abbott Elementary’s “Festival”- Season 2, Episode 19 and

How Abbott Elementary Takes On the Charter School Movement

January 29TH, 8PM- PODCAST

Moderated by: John Munz, 1st & 3rd grade parent

Between We and They

February 27TH, 8PM- ARTICLE

Moderated by: Bob Wyllie, 2nd & 7th grade parent

How online ratings make good schools look bad and

GreatSchools Wanted to Disrupt Online School Ratings. But Did It Make Neighborhood Segregation Worse?

March 18TH, 8PM- ARTICLE

Moderated by: Liz Young, 3rd & 5th grade parent

How School Choice Left Black Children With Scraps for Their Education

April 23RD, 8PM- ARTICLE

Moderated by: Betsy Prueter, 2nd & 7th grade parent and Taylor Cross, 1st & 3rd grade parent

Resegregation