Talking to Students about George Floyd and Racism

Educational Resources

• Talmudic Wisdom on Fighting Racism from Hadar
• A Guide to Equity and Antiracism for Educators from Edutopia
• NAIS Principles of Good Practice: Equity and Justice
• Survey Tool: Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism
• COVID-19 Resource List: Student Health and Well-Being and the Intersection of Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Independent School magazine, Summer issue: Research Insights: Black Girls' Experiences in Independent Schools
• George Floyd, Racism and Law Enforcement  by the ADL
• Bearing Witness: The Death of George Floyd by Facing History
• Embrace Race: Resources to teach children about race
• Lesson Plans by Grade Level on Race and Ethnicity by Tolerance.org
• Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids by the Center for Racial Justice in Education
• Becoming Upended: Teaching and Learning about Race and Racism with Young Children and Their Families by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
• How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism by Parent Tool Kit
• Talking to Kids about Race and Violence in America by the Child Mind Institute
• 37 Kids Books to Aid Talks on Race and Racism  by That Sister

Articles

• The Power of “We” an EJP article by Yavilla McCoy about how language used about race in classroom effects Jews of Color
• Teaching About Race in a Jewish Day School by Dr. Eytan Apter
• Professional Development Towards Becoming an Anti-Racist Jewish Day School by Benjamin Mann
• Leaning Toward Inclusive, Racially Aware Jewish Day Schools by Benjamin Mann
• Creating Support Structures for Jewish Diversity by Roni Ben-David, Lauren Cook, Yael Krieger

 Please contact Odelia Epstein to suggest new resources.