Mission

NCBI MC brings together across group lines including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and class. We provide training and education in schools and the community to increase understanding, promote acceptance, and reduce prejudice. We collaborate with public and private organizations to nurture leadership for social justice and provide opportunities for healing from the impact of oppression.

The Big Idea

In response to "CommUNITY Conversations - Bringing Families and Community Together" held in the 2024-2025 school year, NCBI plans to train community members to address the concerns related to racism, homophobia and other -isms that arise. Participants of “Empowering Leaders to Foster Inclusive Communities” will gain insight in conflict resolution strategies to use in schools, the workplace, and other institutions, that protect the values of diverse community members. Participants will practice scenarios to encourage diverse perspectives and learn steps that eliminate impediments to fostering an inclusive space. By also addressing intersectionality, community leaders will better understand how to create safe spaces for those with various overlapping identities. Participants will be encouraged to take leadership roles to create more welcoming communities. Workshops will be held twice a year, directly addressing specific topics and incidents of concern to participants.Training and empowering leaders to foster inclusive communities is vital and more important than ever.

We are unbelievably grateful to the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) for their invaluable role this past year in serving as partners in our district-wide initiative toward implementing our cultural proficiency plan. Their team has played an invaluable role in helping us foster a more inclusive, respectful, and equitable learning environment at PGUSD. NCBI's expertise and commitment to promoting understanding and equity have profoundly impacted how we approach our work in nurturing an inclusive and safe environment for our students, staff, and families. The many training sessions they've provided were insightful and engaging, offering practical tools and strategies that have served to empower our teams to better understand and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our students, families, and colleagues. NCBI's training continues to impact our approach to respecting and valuing the diverse perspectives each person brings to our community, while laying a solid foundation for continued growth and development.

- Dr. Linda Adamson