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Resources

Students

Type	Description	Level
	Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism \| CNN & Sesame Street Town Hall Sesame Street and CNN collaborated in this town hall discussion, where kids and families talk about racism and ask questions that are on their minds as we learn ways to build empathy, embrace diversity and promote understanding.	Elementary
	A Kids Book About Racism \| by Jelani Memory Provides a clear explanation of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens, narrated by the author.	Elementary & Middle
	A Terrible Thing Happened \| by Margaret M. Holmes Sherman Smith saw a terrible thing and tries to cope with the bad feelings that he has, but he starts to feel angry and starts getting in trouble. When he begins talking to Ms. Maple, he finds that he feels better when he lets his feelings out. The book is narrated by the author.	Elementary & Middle
	Something Happened in Our Town \| by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard When Emma and Josh hear about a black man who was shot by the police, they turn to their families to ask questions and learn how to identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.	Elementary & Middle
	Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times \| The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Helps youth recognize that community violence does not have to dominate their lives if they understand their reactions to it, understand how to keep themselves safe, and understand how to make positive choices in dangerous times.	Middle & High

Parents

Type	Description	Level
	Talking About Race The Lees \| The Preston Foster Ogletrees \| The Maranas This Sesame Street resource shows families having honest conversations about race and racism, fairness and justice, to help guide and inspire conversations about these topics at home.	Elementary
	How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects \| Common Sense Media This article by Common Sense Media provides parents with strategies to address difficult topics with their children, ages 2 through teen, on topics like violence, racism, drugs, and other weighty topics.	All
	RESilience: Uplifting Families Through Healthy Communication About Race \| American Psychological Association This resource from the American Psychological Association provides information about Racial Ethnic Socialization (RES), including questions to ask before having a discussion with your child, and tips for specific age groups.	All
	Talking to Children About Racial Bias \| HealthyChildren.org Provides steps parents can take to confront their own racial bias and talk about racial differences from the American Academy of Pediatrics.	All
	Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers \| National Association of School Psychologists Provides resources and tips from the National Association of School Psychologists for parents and caregivers on countering Coronavirus stigma and racism.	All

Staff

Type	Description	Level
	Creating a Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Classroom \| Edutopia This article provides tips for creating a culturally responsive classroom.	Elementary
	Resilience in the Classroom \| National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments The Building Student Resilience Toolkit is designed for middle school educators as a tool to strengthen their skills for nurturing student resilience during this key developmental stage. Module 2: Building Student Resilience in the Classroom provides materials to connect resilience research to positive classroom and school climate.	Middle
	Roadmap for Teaching Controversial Issues \| iCivics The iCivics website contains a list of best practice resources for teachers when addressing controversial topics in the classroom.	Middle & High
	Do you consider yourself a culturally responsive educator? \| Daryl Howard This article examines how relationships and expectations in the classroom are a solid basis for culturally responsive teaching.	All
	Current Events – Creating a Safe Place for Students to Process and Reflect \| Move This World Provides links to Move This World exercises and resources to help facilitate conversations in the classroom.	All
	Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other Educators \| National Association of School Psychologists Resources from the National Association of School Psychologists for countering Coronavirus stigma and racism.	All

Administrators

Type	Description	Level
	The Principal's Guide to Building Culturally Responsive Schools \| NAESP This guidebook for school principals outlines protocols and environmental conditions essential to creating a culturally responsive school.	Elementary
	Racial Justice and Educational Equity Position Statement \| NASSP This is a website with a variety of resources and a position statement on racial justice and educational equity for secondary administrators.	Middle & High
	Preventing Racial Inequity in Schools and Beyond \| Race Forward This website includes a video and assessment tools designed to help organizations and institutions take effective action toward racial equity.	All
	Cultural Responsiveness Starts in the Principal’s Office \| Aurora Institute This article assists school administrators to analyze how cultural responsiveness impacts hiring practices, professional development, and resource allocation.	All