Bringing the “Tree of LOVE” to Life
The RootsConnectED Tree of LOVE was drafted in 2022 as a way to conceptualize our vision for change and being a part of a new reality. Our collective thinking was informed by our own experiences, identities, and our personal and collective understandings of the work of scholars and educators such as the Anti-Defamation League, Bell Hooks, Valarie Kaur and several others. You can learn more about it here.
This resource is intended to support ways in which we can push our own thinking and that of the young people in our lives to grow together towards a new reality. In line with our dual process for change we believe there is value in consistently reflecting on our own growth and supporting our community, colleagues, staff, and students to do so as well. This personal work and interrogation can support our ability to make shifts within our spheres of influence that support building spaces of belonging where humanity is honored.
The below reflection questions for each stage of our Tree of Love can be used as a personal reflection tool and are equally transferable to share reflective space with others.
We are encouraged by the work we are able to do inside and outside of school communities nationwide around the various stages of the Tree of Love and are proud to be a part of the building of a new reality, one that our next generation deserves. To learn more about how to engage with us and build towards a new reality, visit our Educator Support page.