MBEF supports programs that will inspire change and nurture a productive and honest dialogue in our schools through the Social Inclusion Grants. Originally initiated by Malissia and Ron Clinton in 2015, the Social Inclusion Grants help to bridge the racial divide and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all children. MBUSD students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to apply for small grants to introduce programs that will focus on celebrating and respecting diversity — racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, economic and cultural. Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2019.
Funded Grants:
| Grant Title | Description | School | Award Approved | Lead Grantee | Number of Students Engaged |
| Second Step | Curriculum to communicate in times of adversity | Meadows | $783 | Emily Brunick | 90 |
| Club Harmony | Student-run club that brings speakers that challenge student and faculty mindsets about race, gender, and other inclusive issues | MCHS | $1,500 | Nisha Chatwani | 100 |
| Wondrous World | Inclusion-oriented picture book by ‘Wonder’ author to reach early elementary – reading, speaker, and art project “We are all Wonders” | Grand View | $500 | Kristen Petrone | 250 |
| UR Strong | Comprehensive curriculum for principal, teachers, counselor, parents, students. Teaching advocacy, tolerance, and acceptance. PD and Parent Ed included. | Grand View | $1,495 | Liz Jemielita | 325 |
| Changing Perspectives | Curriculum focused on broadening students’ minds/perspectives and to foster respect, tolerance, and acceptance among peers and others in the community. | Pacific | $1,200 | Dani Ehrhard | 587 |
| Sunshine Crew | Student led inclusion efforts on the playground | $280 | Nanci Schnebly | 30+ | |
| Changing Perspectives | Curriculum focused on broadening students’ minds/perspectives and to foster respect, tolerance, and acceptance among peers and others in the community. | Meadows | $1,700 | Heather Tuttle | 428 |
| International Day | International Day is the work of International families in our district. Their goal is to share their culture with the rest of the district through food and games. This has become a significant district event. Last year about 500 people attended. | District | $3,200 | Lisa Tanita | 500+ |
| CAAM Field Trip | 5th graders will take a trip to the California African American Museum where they will have a guide/docent. Additionally, curriculum will be integrated before and after the field trip to allow for discussion and reflection. | Meadows | $1,780 | Nicole Alexander | 75 |
| Celebration of Diversity | A celebration of the many ways our community is diverse. There will be 20 tables that the community will create offering games, information, and food. | Pacific | $700 | Simin Bahrami | All Students |
| A Day In My Shoes | incorporation of “A Day in My Shoes” activities at the Skechers booth (i.e. looking through blurry/foggy glasses), and a Tent for students with special needs to access if they need a break from the high energy of the overall event. | District | $3,000 | Monica Ford | 2500 |
| Jai Jadat | Redondo Performing Arts Center Event | Grand View / District | $1,500 | Nancy Doyle | 1300 |
| Reading for Change | Library program that encourages students to read books that teach inclusion. Books will be purchased and promoted to teachers for classroom curriculum and to students as part of an inclusion reading program. | Meadows | $2,584 | Aisha Qaasim-Davila | 450 |
| Total | $20,222 | 4250 |
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