Anti-Bias Resources for Bay Area Schools*
I have recently been working with a group of Black families in neighborhood schools to ensure they have systems and...
Systemic Problems Need Systemic Answers
Why is SFUSD still using a hodgepodge approach to addressing systemic bias in our schools? Last Saturday, my friend's daughter...
Bias-Free in SFUSD?
SFUSD has shared its ongoing commitment to creating welcoming and safe schools. Here are some tangible actions it can take to further this work.
Protest Art – Artists of the #Resistance
Use these artists’ work as inspiration for your own protest-poster making, or do family art to celebrate love, equity, and justice for all people.
#WhoWeAre – Using Stories of Empathy to Disrupt Narratives of Hate
Sharing personal stories can be a powerful weapon in disrupting negative narratives about People of Color. These videos and discussion recommendations are a helpful resource for educators and parents interested in addressing hate in our schools.
#CharlottesvilleCurriculum: Countering Racial Socialization
How do we address the hate and violence we are seeing all around us? The answer lies in the way we socialize our children in our schools.
Fighting White Supremacy Means Eliminating Gifted Tracking
Are “progressive” parents advocating for separate-not-equal schools? How gifted educational programs support white supremacy in schools.
#LanguageMatters: Resources for Talking about the LGBTQ+ Community
When we don’t have the right words, we may avoid important conversations. Here’s a great resource to teach your kids proper terms for the LGBTQ community.
Talking About Transgender Discrimination with Kids
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch skillfully relates two forms of discrimination: racism and discrimination against transgender people. In doing so, she sets a great example of using a familiar concept like racism to explain the ways transgender discrimination works to kids.
“Diverse Books” Are for Everyone… including LGBTQ Families
WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS! … including those about gay, lesbian, and transgendered families. A new publishing company is setting out to create more storybooks to highlight LGBTQ families. Support their kickstarter campaign!