Resources
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2020 Curriculum Resource Guide
Link to a Google Drive with the 2020 curriculum resources from Black Lives Matter with a plethora of articles, videos, lessons, books, etc. for all ages
Early Childhood/Elementary Resources
BounceBackParenting.com - Grades Pre K-5
This link provides parents with 60+ resources to talk to their children about racism, some of which are books, but others use household items like eggs and crayons.
dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org - Grades Pre-K- 5
This website has a multitude of resources, videos and articles to help early childhood and elementary school educators and parents with the topic of social justice.
Article for educators “Creating the Space to Talk About Race in Your School” with links to additional resources provided by the NEA.
20 Minute recording on Talking Race with Young Children
Colorfulpages.org - Grades K-5
Distance learning activities to help you talk about Black Lives Matter as a family or classroom for students in Grades K-8
Middle/High School Resources
Colorfulpages.org - Grades 6-8
Distance learning activities to help you talk about Black Lives Matter as a family or classroom for students in Grades K-8
This link provides free resources to educators ... Discussing the George Floyd Demonstrations and Riots: Focus on "Black vs. Brown"
PBS NewsHour Extra - Grades 6-12
PBS NewsHour Extra released a lesson plan for grades 6-12 about the death of George Floyd. The plan includes a news video (that omits the footage of Floyd's death) and discussion questions about the protests, police brutality, and media literacy.
The New York Times' Learning Network shared an article about the protests, along with discussion questions, and opened comments for students to share their opinion.
The Pulitzer Center - Grades 6-12
The Pulitzer Center partnered with the New York Times to turn the 1619 Project, a collection of essays and literary works observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery, into a curriculum for teachers of all grade levels. The curriculum includes reading guides, activities, and other resources about the history of race in America.
Resources for all grade levels
This article provides parents with advice on how to help their children to learn to accept one another specific to different age bands.
stateofopportunity.org - Pre K-12
This article provides advice and a short video on how to talk to kids about race, police, and protests.
Educators are provided with lesson plans on teaching about racism, violence, and inequality: Anti-Defamation League
Teaching About Race, Racism, and Police Violence:
Has embedded articles, PD, & classroom resources
“Related external resources” linked
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture - K-12
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture launched an online portal called Talking About Race that's designed to help steer conversations about racism, racial identity, and the way these forces shape every aspect of society.
Grades K-12 (Spanish Translation on site)
How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
Hablar con su hijo sobre las razas y el racismo
There’s no question: talking about race can be sensitive, and yes, even a bit messy.
Self Education
Five points of discussion for conversations about racial injustice
By Amanda L. GiordanoThis article by Amanda L. Giordano delves into five points of discussion for conversations about racial injustice. We all must acknowledge the pain, grief, and oppression that the Black community faces and come together to address the impacts of racism.
Video on Systemic Racism
