REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization, founded on Ramaytush Ohlone land and the epicenter of radical change (San Francisco)

REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization, fiscally sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center. We develop creative offerings that shed light on the intersectional stories of marginalized communities, focused on grades 2-8.

We understand that building culturally responsive and student-centered lessons takes effort and time so our goal is to develop them for teachers so that they may be supported and valued wherever they are in their own personal and professional journeys.

We imagine a world that cares and stands up for one another in not only our classrooms, but in our homes, workplaces, around campfires, and beyond.

Our Values

  • Two women with glasses smiling and posing for a photo indoors, one wearing a blue scarf and the other a green shirt with 'Real Soul' badge.

    Social Responsibility

    We strongly believe that collaboration and mutual respect create spaces for intentional dialogue and bettering the world for all.

  • Group of four people sitting around a table making crafts with paper and scissors, with holiday-themed decorations and art supplies on the table.

    Open Mindedness

    We embrace uncomfortability and awkwardness as being part of the learning process as we stay open to new perspectives and challenge the ones we've been taught.

  • Child's drawing titled 'Solidarity' by Nico, depicting the Earth with interconnected people holding hands around it.

    Unity

    We strive for collective liberation in all that we do. We understand that our communities have purposely been torn apart and only through unity can we truly build a stronger world for all.

  • A classroom with students seated at desks watching a presentation on a screen. The instructor is standing at the front near the screen, and there is a person on the side near a mirror.

    Lifelong Learning

    We encourage teachers to embrace the personal as part of our learning process. Knowledge is very much a journey that extends beyond classroom walls and our curriculum hopes to inspire students to love the act and process of learning.

Why REALSOUL?

  • Each module is rooted in the histories of marginalized communities and ties it to students’ lived experiences.

  • Our curriculum explores common themes across various communities, integrating math, science, art, social studies, and English language arts to deepen understanding.

  • Our lessons empower students to understand, examine, and develop solutions that are specific to their own classrooms or local communities.