Lagunitas 8th Grade Civil Rights Trip to Georgia & Alabama

ment and ongoing racial inequity in America relevant to 8th graders in Marin County. They read books and articles, watch films and listen to speakers but when they walk out of the classroom door, they find themselves safe at home in one of the most insulated places in America.

Teacher Katherine Sanford and the staff along with the parents of the Lagunitas Community School hope to change that, at least a little. We are looking to fund a journey to the Deep South where our students will stand in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, John Lewis and Rosa Parks in key locations associated with the Civil Rights Movement to gain an understanding of the long and difficult history that defines our nation to this day.

The voyage includes visits to the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice (Lynching Memorial), Freedom Park, Birmingham and the 16th Street Baptist Church. The journey concludes with a tour of the National Human and Civil Rights Museum in order to understand Civil Rights issues that we face today.

We’re looking for support to cover the costs of the program and travel so that all 22 students and their chaperones can go on this unforgettable, life-changing trip. It’s an opportunity that will reshape how they see themselves and their country.

We will make a deposit for airfare, lodging and programs and will need to raise the total amount by March 2025. We are estimating the total cost per student to be $1,528.

Our students and staff truly appreciate your support and we believe that this experience will provide a pivotal experience in the lives of our San Geronimo youth in a way that will make our world a better place.