Raze Early Learning and Development Center demolishes the divisive and traumatic current narrative of the black student in education. Raze Early Learning and Development Center prioritizes family engagement and partnership by first acknowledging the parent as the cornerstone teacher. Secondly, by addressing Maslow's Hierarchy of needs-through community partnership and resources we ensure that our students are in optimal positions to reach their full potential . Through onsite culturally based mental and behavioral health supports we address the mental health disparities that students living in historically marginalized communities face. We provide culturally immersive, individualized curriculum and instruction that validates and affirms black culture. We employ culturally responsive teaching strategies that create psychologically safe environments, fosters understanding of differences, establishes self-worth and builds self-esteem, as well as create attainable high standards for our st