What 362 Student Surveys Reveal About Belonging: Fun Helps, Peer Support Matters More
Over the 2024-2025 school year and into summer 2025, the Connections program collected 362 student exit-ticket surveys after meetups and […]
Thank You for Powering RARE into 2026!
As we begin a new year, we want to pause and say thank you. Because of the generosity of our […]
Building Belonging: From Seeking to Leading
When you meet Dulce Vasquez, a senior at Garfield High School, the first thing you notice is their calm presence. […]
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Open Discussion: “Developing a Sense of Belonging” on Mon, April 29 @ 5 pm
Community is invited to this online event! Register in advance to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOqqpzgiHdfjJmrpjGA-tLo7gtPqAk65#/registration
“Beyond Black & White” Documentary Screened on National (Virtual) Stage
RARE’s documentary film, Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black and White, received exposure on a national (virtual) stage in February. The […]
RARE Seeks Fundraising Specialist
RARE is hiring!! We’re in search of a team-oriented paid Fundraising Specialist to assist in creation of a long-term development […]
Charitable Donations and Your Retirement Account
RARE, like most non-profit organizations, benefits from individual donors’ financial gifts. It is well known that most donors may receive […]
RARE Celebrates Outstanding Graduates of Color
Eighty-five outstanding graduates and staff were recognized at a ceremony on August 27 of this past year commemorating the 100th […]
Newly Formed RARE Advisory Board (RAB)
In January 2024, the RARE Board of Directors voted to create an Advisory Board to enlarge their circle of talented […]
RARE Keeps to its Mission with Student Engagement Council (SEC)
RARE is excited about its newly formed Student Engagement Council (SEC). In keeping with its mission to focus on students […]
An Open Discussion about the School To Prison Pipeline
RARE’s Open Discussions returned on January 29, 2024, with a stimulating and enlightening evening with a panel discussing some of […]
RARE to Present at Annual Convening Event: Bringing Racial Equity to the Forefront
RARE is honored and excited to host a break-out session at the 2024 Technology Access Foundation’s Network for EdWork Annual […]
Transitions in RARE’s Leadership – Continuity in RARE’s Mission
RARE was created in 2020 by volunteers and is still run by volunteers. Without question, RARE’s people are its greatest […]
Donations Power RARE’s Mission While Honoring People and Their Values!
RARE’s leadership is grateful for a community that contributes to our efforts to advance its mission. Many do this by […]
Black History Month 2024
February 2024 marks the 48th anniversary since the federal government of the United States formally recognized Black History Month in […]