Eliminating racism is a daunting task. No big, important goal is achieved in a day. While we can't eliminate racism today, we can start or restart our efforts. If we all make a simple 1% change each month in what we do, think, say or in supporting organizations that work to end racism, it will add up to big wins.
Figuring out where to start can be overwhelming, but as teachers, we have an easy place to start - our classroom libraries.
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Click here to listen. If you need a little extra help getting a game plan ready, I have a free checklist for you in the links below and a list of books to get you started. In addition, I have linked some websites that might be helpful for some of you as you ponder your next steps beyond your classroom library.
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You can grab the following resources from Classroom Library Checklist
Articles to help form our next steps:
https://www.embracerace.org/resources/webinars
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_support_students_affected_by_trauma
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/nine_tips_for_talking_to_kids_about_trauma
Just a few great books:
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