How We Make A Difference - PAGE Greendale

PAGE’s tireless work helped lead to the following advances in the first year:

Supported students and families who have experienced bias incidents and helped them find resources and recourse; amplified their voices and demanded accountability where such incidents have been ignored in the past
Prompted multiple community conversations and the designation of a $35,000 grant from the district and village to support the “Greendale Welcomes Diversity” action plan; PAGE members continue to participate in all action plan committees
Reviewed and revised policies, including on hate speech and police in schools
Held the district accountable for having equity as a major concern for all administrative positions, including the hiring of a Director of Equity and Instruction
Secured a commitment to hiring more staff of color in the schools
Signed on to the declaration of racism as a public health crisis; continue to push the district and village to do likewise
Offered trainings including SURJ’s bystander training and participated in community organizing trainings
Raised visibility through community activities like the July 4th parade, Village Days, and Halloween celebrations
Brought Aztec and African dancers to the schools and village
Distributed over 100 Hate Has No Home signs
Collaborated with other local anti-racist groups like PASE, SURJ, CERN and Chanese 4 Justice

Attending and speaking up about relevant issues at school board, village board, and library board meetings
A Community Conversation: An Interactive Experience Exploring Equity & Inclusion
Dia de los Muertos educational events
Indigenous Heritage Month presentation about Menominee culture
Black History Month programs and essay contests
Step Up and Stand for Kindness, organized with the Field Workshop
Community Chalk Event at Highland View in response to racist graffiti (invited by school parents)
Diverse story times both online and in person for both children and adults
Solidarity through Art Event with KitschëCoo
Intersectionality Workshop with Ubuntu Research & Evaluation
Radical Self-Care with Diana Rose Harper
Marching in Greendale 4th of July Parade
Marching in Greendale Halloween Parade and hand out candy
Bystander Intervention Training
Organized MLK events at the schools
Hosts a PAGE booth at numerous Greendale summer markets and other Greendale events and provided information to the community about equity and our work
Participation in the Opportunity Neighborhood Network program with the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council
Co-organizers of the Milwaukee Turners Vel Phillips Forum “What’s up with diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools?” panel
Members of the Redress Movement’s Round Table