Conscious Classrooms
Conscious Classrooms at Your School!
Conscious Classrooms is a set of learning opportunities for students to build knowledge of social inequities in the world and develop skills to transform their schools and communities to be more inclusive and just. Through experiential, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) grounded in Restorative Justice Practices, Conscious Classrooms creates opportunities for school communities to come together and engage in topics such as Race and Ethnicity in the United States, LGBTQIA+ History and Justice, Gender Norms and Expectations, and Immigration among others.
Conscious Classrooms utilizes Common Core and California standards - aligned curricula to engage students on a variety of social justice issues with the purpose of cultivating empathy for self and others. Students will have the chance to reflect and learn about healthy communication, conflict resolution, and celebrating differences among their peers. Conscious Classrooms is available in-person and online via Zoom.
To bring Conscious Classrooms to your school, contact Serena Padilla at spadilla@ConfluenceRising.org.
Conscious Classrooms Facilitator Training
Conscious Classrooms Facilitator Training is a FREE 3-day training for 18+ adult allies who are able to facilitate our Conscious Classrooms program during regular school hours. After completion of this training, skilled participants are eligible to receive stipends for working with students in this capacity. Folks must attend all 3 training sessions in order to be eligible to facilitate Conscious Classrooms. This training is in-person and FREE. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided for all 3 days.
Join us February 2026 for Conscious Classrooms Facilitator Training!
Thursdays, February 12, 19, & 26 from 10 am - 4:00 pm each day at our Confluence Rising Office in Long Beach.
Student Workshops Include:
From Bystander to Ally (Empathy for Others)
Who Am I? Who Are We? (Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.)
Together vs. Against (Healthy Disagreement & Generative Conflict)
And more!
For more information, please contact Nicole Taylor at ntaylor@ConfluenceRising.org
Conscious Classrooms In-School Program Evaluation Reports
“Connecting with others opens doors to better leaders. Sharing helps others feel safe. Conscious Classrooms has helped me remember what type of leader I can be and how to become one.”
– Conscious Classrooms Participant
“I learned to communicate & connect differently with other students & other people”
— Conscious Classroom Participant
“I will continue to advocate for others at my school for a better high school experience”
— Conscious Classroom Participant