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For Schools & Educators
Bring Anti-Racism Education to Your School
Award-winning author Rita brings a powerful, age-appropriate workshop to your classrooms — combining storytelling, science, and meaningful discussion to help students explore race, identity, and belonging.
Designed for students in Grades 2–8, this one-hour interactive presentation aligns with your school board’s equity and inclusive education policies, and supports curriculum expectations around social justice and critical literacy.
Also available in French / Aussi disponible en français
What’s Included in Every Presentation:
✔ Engaging read-aloud from the award-winning Ace Compeers series
✔ Age-appropriate lesson on the science of skin colour and the history of race
✔ Discussion questions and critical thinking prompts throughout
✔ Live Q&A session with the author
✔ Take-home activity sheet for students
✔ Optional: Educator resource guide for classroom follow-up
Trusted by schools across the Greater Toronto Area. Proudly partnered with The Get REAL Movement.
Pricing
In-Person Visit (Greater Toronto Area Only)
One hour interactive presentation: $250 per session.
Two separate one hour presentations: $450 for two sessions
Full day: $700 for as many presentations as possible during the school day
⭐ Annual School Partnership: $1,200–$1,500/year
Includes 2 workshops (fall + spring), a classroom resource kit, and a quarterly educator newsletter. Schools that budget annually love this option — it locks in your dates and saves you money.
Virtual Visit
One hour interactive presentation: $150
$100 for each additional session on the same day (maximum of four sessions)
Perfect for schools outside the GTA or for boards looking to reach multiple classrooms in one day.
Available in English and French.
Also Available: Educator Professional Development Workshop
Designed for teaching staff, this PD session gives educators the tools and confidence to lead anti-racism conversations in their own classrooms.
✔ Understanding race as a social construct — the science and the history
✔ Practical frameworks for facilitating difficult conversations with students
✔ Using the Ace Compeers books as classroom resources
✔ Q&A and resource sharing session
Duration: 1 hour | Available in-person (GTA) or virtually
Also available in French / Aussi disponible en français
Interested in booking PD for your staff? Email info@acecompeers.com
What Educators Are Saying
“The students were completely engaged from start to finish. Rita has a gift for making complex topics about race and identity accessible and meaningful for children. I would absolutely book this again.”
— Grade 4 Teacher, Toronto District School Board
“This was exactly what our school needed. The presentation sparked rich conversations in our classrooms for weeks afterward. Highly recommend for any school looking to bring equity education to life.”
— Vice Principal, Elementary School, Peel District School Board
“Rita’s bilingual delivery was seamless and her passion for the subject matter was contagious. Our French Immersion students were thoroughly engaged.”
— Resource Teacher, French Immersion Program
