The racial justice movement of 2020 has brought race to the forefront of conversations this year, but incorporating lessons on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all marginalized communities should indefinitely be a staple of education and best practices for teaching. A truly safe and healthy education must involve acknowledging and improving the conditions and behaviors that leave children from marginalized communities with trauma and add significant hurdles to their achievement.

Resources for All 

• Anti-Racism Resources (Greater Good Science Center UC Berkeley)
• Anti-Racism Reading List for Children and Adults (Share My Lesson)
• Talking About Race (National Museum of African American History and Culture)

Resources for Families

• Talking About Racism and Bias: Resources for Parents and Caregivers (Children’s Alliance)
• 10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Children About Race (Embrace Race)
• Teachable Moments Lessons (Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility)

Resources for Educators and School Staff 

• Teaching Anti-Bias, Anti-Bullying Through a Social Justice Lens (Center for Promoting Social-Emotional Learning)
• Bringing Restorative Practices to Your School (Edutopia)
• Toolkit for “Teaching at the Intersections” (Teaching Tolerance)
• Multiculturalism and Diversity Lessons (Scholastic)
• Classroom Resources (Teaching Tolerance)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Resources for Classrooms (Common Sense Education)

Stay informed, active and healthy with more resources and activities by visiting Back to School: Safe & Healthy in an Uncharted Landscape.