Both equity and social, emotional, and academic development are currently receiving much-needed attention, but neither can fully succeed without recognizing strengths and addressing gaps in these complementary priorities.
K-12 classrooms are where we must start to build an equitable, non-racist society.
Many educators recognize the significance of social-emotional learning and we, rightfully so, are always aiming to increase its presence in our schools. But did you know that social-emotional learning (SEL) and equity are two sides of the same coin?
Engaging in anti-racist work challenges the very institutions and systems that benefit from it, which means it comes with a host of risks.
Meet a school district that brought Black Lives Matter into the classroom—and learn how you could do it too.
Educators feel a sense of responsibility to bring these topics into their classrooms—because young people want to be part of the conversation and should be.
Research on white racial socialization is beginning to emerge within the field of racial socialization that makes it clear that many white people share my experience.
Many affluent students are oblivious to issues of race and class. Here are two teaching strategies designed to open their eyes.
These are the observations of a white female participant in The Whiteness Project, Part I, an interactive web-based collection of voices and reflections of Americans from diverse walks of life who identify as white.
Here are tips and strategies to consider when teaching predominantly white students about race and racism.
Working for social emotional learning for all of California