Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in classrooms around the country, kids will be exposed to untrue stories about Thanksgiving and harmful caricatures of our Indigenous friends. Many teachers may not mean to be disrespectful, but impact is always greater than intent.
Parents have so much power in the classroom, and we as a First Name Basis fam can help our kids’ teachers avoid these pitfalls and instead teach Thanksgiving in a respectful, inclusive way. Here are 6 sample letters to help you start the conversation with a teacher. 
