Nobody’s Free Until Everybody’s Free
Day 90. I’m not in my garage anymore. I’m out in the world again. But it’s an entirely different world than the one I left. The past three months, and particularly the past few weeks, have challenged everything I thought Read more >>
It is never too early to talk to children about issues such as racism, diversity, and social injustice. Reading and talking about books provides an entry point to discussing these complex topics. Read more >>
Four Ways Racial Inequity Harms American Schoolchildren
Equity has long been a problem in American education. In many ways, the issues playing out between police and communities of color — including implicit bias and overly harsh punishment — are playing out in schools, too. Read more >>
Anxiety Screening Recommended for All Females Ages 13 and Up
Young women ages 13 and up should be screened for anxiety at routine visits, according to a new Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) recommendation. Read more >>
30+ Books to Educate Kids and Teens About Race
It’s never too early to talk to your kids about race—these books are a great place to start. Speaking to children and teens about diversity might seem daunting, but it is more important than ever. Studies from Harvard University suggest Read more >>
How to Choose Outstanding Multicultural Books [web resource]
How do you know if a children’s book you’re about to share with your students accurately portrays the culture of its characters? Are there warning signs to look for? Are there telltale things that mark an outstanding multicultural book? Get Read more >>
CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ to Host a Town Hall Addressing Racism
CNN and “Sesame Street” will talk to kids about racism, the recent nationwide protests, embracing diversity and being more empathetic and understanding in a 60-minute special “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Read more >>
How to Talk to Your Children About Protests and Racism
As cities and social media explode with anger over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, worried parents struggle with how to protect their children from seeing the worst of the violence while simultaneously explaining Read more >>
How to Talk to Children About Difficult News
Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the “bad things” away. Instead of shielding children from the dangers, violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to Read more >>
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it’s important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. Read more >>
