Resources
For Parents
Program Benefits - Read the findings of the National Education Association to discover:
- How Ethnic Studies Supports Holistic Student Development
- Long-term advantages for College and Career Readiness
Supporting Your Child
- Tips for encouraging and supporting your child’s learning
- Engaging in conversations about race, culture, and identity
Supporting Your Child’s Learning
- PBS Parents - Offers practical advice and resources on supporting children's learning at home:
- Edutopia - Provides articles and tips on how parents can support their child's education:
- Scholastic Parents - Offers activities, book recommendations, and tips for parents to support learning:
- U.S. Department of Education - Provides guides and resources for parents to help with their child's education:
Engaging in Conversations about Race, Culture, and Identity
- Teaching Tolerance (Learning for Justice) - Provides resources for educators and parents on talking about race and diversity:
- Learning for Justice: Parent Resources - The National Museum of African American History and Culture offers tools for talking about race.
- EmbraceRace offers webinars, articles, and action guides to help parents discuss race with their children.
- Common Sense Media provides media recommendations and tips for parents on discussing race and diversity.
- The Child Mind Institute offers advice on how to talk to children about race and current events.
Additional Resources
- The Conscious Kid provides books and resources for parents to educate children about race and identity:
- The Conscious Kid
- Books and Literature that address race and culture can be found online at:
We Need Diverse Books
Social Justice Books
- The American Psychological Association (APA) offers guidelines and resources for discussing difficult topics like race with children.