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Pulliam Elementary School
Stockton, CA
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Contemporary Literacy with Cultural Relevance
Funded Aug 14, 2019
The Hate U Give is a powerful narrative written by Angie Thomas in reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant in Oakland, CA in 2009. I was a recent graduate at San Jose State University at the time. We were the same age. It was troubling. It was shocking. The incident influenced my views on systemic racism.
Some of the lessons and skills introduced was police brutality, systemic racism, and its impact across our systems and institutions. The wealth gap, educational opportunities, housing discrimination, incarceration, and drug arrests were some topics discussed and are heavily influenced by systemic racism.
The Hate U Give discussed some of these issues in a teen-friendly way for students to easily comprehend. For some students, talking about race and its impact was challenging. It can be uncomfortable initially is what I articulated to students but discomfort is a prerequisite for change. My hope is that this book will inspire the next generation of leaders and writers.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Trevillion
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.

I believe reading this book will provide students with culturally relevant reading material that is reflective of the experience of the students we serve. It will definitely increase student engagement, provide opportunities to have rich discussions about resistance, police brutality, and self-examination. In our communities, students are affected by the injustices that occur. Families are broken apart, resources are scarce, and opportunities are limited. Some students have never read a book written by an author of color or had discussions about race. This is a necessary conversation to have with students because this is their reality and the reality we live in. This book provides an excellent opportunity for students to self reflect and to spark their interest in changing the communities and policies that exist to better serve all people.

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