Resources for Educators

Are you a K-12 educator or school staff in Whatcom County who wants to learn more about bringing anti-racist education to your school community? Here are some resources to get you started. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please reach out to us!

Since Time Immemorial curriculum

  • In 2015, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 5433 modifying the original 2005 legislation, now requiring the Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington state or other tribally-developed curriculum be taught in all schools. The use of the Since Time Immemorial curriculum has been endorsed by all 29 federally recognized tribes.

  • The OSPI Since Time Immemorial website includes ready to go lessons, implementation guides, and upcoming trainings.

  • Do you need support in implementing the Since Time Immemorial curriculum in your school? Please reach out to us!

Apply for educator funds for professional development or anti-racist education projects

  • Whatcom CARE distributes grant funds to support K-12 educators who are eager to create more inclusive, multicultural, and anti-racist classrooms. These funds are specifically for educators, administrators, PTOs/PTAs, or others who regularly interact with K-12 public school students in Whatcom County.

  • Funds can be used for workshops, professional development opportunities, classroom materials, books, curriculum resources, projects, enrichment activities, or guest speakers that support educators in bringing anti-racist and culturally responsive pedagogy into their classrooms.

  • Please complete the Educator Fund Request form to make your funding request, and allow about 1-2 weeks for us to review it and respond.

Administrators and school board members

  • Coming soon