What does it take for every student to feel connected to school?

Sometimes, it starts with meeting families where they are. Georgia Appleseed joined two Moving with Taste events in Clayton County — one in Riverdale and one in Forest Park — to connect with families and share resources for students and caregivers. At the Forest Park event, we spoke with Councilman Hector Gutierrez about the need for more support for Spanish-speaking families navigating school discipline cases, school tribunals, and special education meetings. Too many parents face language barriers when trying to advocate for their children and secure the services their children need. Through our FAIR Project, Georgia Appleseed helps families access advocacy and legal support so students can stay connected to school and receive appropriate services and supports. Events like Moving with Taste create meaningful opportunities for families to engage with schools, community leaders, and essential resources. They also remind students and caregivers that they are an important part of the Clayton County Public Schools community. Learn more about FAIR and our school justice services: https://gaappleseed.org/fair-project/ #GeorgiaAppleseed #SchoolJustice #ClaytonCounty #ForestParkGA #RiverdaleGA #FAIRProject #EducationJustice