You Matter: PBS Kids Read Along [video]
You Matter! is a picture book that invites young readers to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters. Read more ›
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Anti-Racist Resources from Greater Good [web resource]
The mission at the Greater Good Science Center is to elevate the human potential for compassion. In response to the killing of unarmed black people by police, Greater Good gathered pieces from Greater Good magazine that explore our potential to reduce prejudice in society and in ourselves. Read more ›
Justice in June [web resource]
It all started with a conversation between two best friends and former college roommates, Bryanna Wallace and Autumn Gupta. Gupta, as a person of color, but not a member of the black community, was inspired to learn more about racial injustice.
The result was Justice in June, a resource compiled by Gupta with Wallace’s oversight for the purpose of providing a starting place for individuals trying to become better allies. Read more ›
National Museum of African American History and Culture Web Portal: Talking About Race [web resource]
Everyone has a racialized identity.
Racialized identity has a major impact on a person’s life.
Race is a defining social construct in American life.
Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. The National Museum of African American History and Culture has created an online portal called Talking About Race with tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversations. Read more ›
For Teachers and Parents—21 Anti-Racism Videos To Share With Kids [web resource]
The United States has a racism problem. The idea of tackling such complicated and hurtful topics in our homes and classrooms is daunting, but we can’t look away. We must face it. Fortunately, we live in a time when technology provides resources, such as the anti-racism videos that are designed to support us as we navigate these difficult and painful conversations. Read more ›
Creating the Space to Talk About Race in Your School [downloadable]
Racial dynamics, disparities and divisions permeate our society, communities, schools and classrooms. Systemic racism is so deeply rooted in our history, culture and institutions that there’s no escaping it. Visible or not, its impacts are ever present. Read more ›
My Kids Have Nothing to Do This Summer. Now What?
You aren’t alone! Day-to-day life without structure and routine is hard. We human beings are creatures of habit, and when our routines are disrupted, we tend to feel anxious and agitated. This “Dear Christine” column in Greater Good Magazine offers tips for structuring your family’s summer during the pandemic. Read more ›
The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction
The New Adolescence is a handbook for parents that offers road-tested, science-based solutions for raising happy, healthy, and successful teenagers. Read more ›
Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice [downloadable]
Whether you are the parent of a 3-year-old who is curious about why a friend’s skin is brown, the parent of a 9-year-old who has been called a slur because of his religion, or the parent of a 15-year-old who snubs those outside of her social clique at school, this book is designed to help you teach your children to honor the differences in themselves and in others — and to reject prejudice and intolerance. Read more ›
Broadening Your Library: Racism and Social Justice Books for Elementary and Middle School Students [downloadable]
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 ›
