SCORE works with students, families, educators, and community partners to address racial inequity and the social, economic, educational, and health barriers that prevent communities from thriving.
Featured Opportunity
SCORE Equity and Engagement Award
(Must have a 1.8 GPA or Lower)
SCORE believes academic difficulty is not always a reflection of a student’s effort, character, or potential. Financial hardship, unstable housing, food insecurity, family responsibilities, and other barriers can interfere with a student’s path to graduation.
Building Equity Through Community Action
Securing Communities of Racial Equity, or SCORE, works to confront racism and social injustice by addressing the educational, economic, health, and community barriers that affect historically underserved people. We develop programs, partnerships, and community-informed strategies that connect people with resources, expand opportunity, and strengthen local communities.
How We Influence Change
Education and Student Support
We provide scholarships, academic support, mentoring, and educational opportunities for students whose potential may be limited by economic and systemic barriers.
Community Health and Family Resources
We connect individuals and families with health information, services, trusted organizations, and community-based support.
Media, Storytelling, and Youth Development
Through SCORE’s Community Media Hub, students and young adults gain practical experience in film, television, live production, storytelling, and digital media.
Community Partnerships and Action
We work with residents, schools, nonprofits, businesses, public agencies, and community leaders to develop responses shaped by the needs and experiences of the people most affected.
Educational Services
Empowering Educators. Strengthening Classrooms. Transforming Communities.
At SCORE (Securing Communities of Racial Equity), we believe that culturally responsive, equity-centered teaching is the key to educational excellence and lasting community change. Our professional development programs are designed for educators, school leaders, and district personnel who are committed to building inclusive classrooms and dismantling systemic barriers.
We offer dynamic, research-based trainings that equip educators with the tools they need to foster connection, belonging, and academic success for all students—especially those from historically marginalized communities.
Intercultural Communication
Develop the skills to communicate effectively across cultures in diverse classrooms. Participants will:
- Identify barriers to cross-cultural communication
- Build cultural humility and perspective-taking skills
- Strengthen relationships with students, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.\
Cultural Competency in Education
Go beyond cultural awareness and move toward transformation. Learn how to:
- Recognize and address implicit bias in curriculum, language, and assessment.
- Incorporate students' cultural identities into instructional practices.
- Create learning environments where every student feels seen, valued, and respected
Classroom Management Through a Cultural Lens
Effective classroom management starts with relationships. Educators will:
- Learn proactive, culturally affirming strategies to reduce disruptions and increase engagement
- Reflect on their own leadership styles and how they are interpreted across cultures
- Build routines and expectations that honor student voice and community
Restorative Justice in Schools
Shift from punitive to restorative. In this transformative workshop, educators will:
- Learn the foundations of restorative justice and its application in school settings
- Facilitate restorative circles and conflict-resolution practices that center empathy and accountability
- Rebuild classroom trust after conflict and reduce suspension rates through a relational approach
Recent Highlights
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