October 20, 2020

Anti-racist Action for White Educators

Too often, educators of color are burdened with leading and supporting anti-racist work in schools and districts—perhaps even more so during COVID-19 and this year’s widespread calls for such work. These resources can help white educators and administrators take action now, carry their fair share of this work and ensure they’re in it for the long haul.

We Still Haven’t Learned From This // Cory Collins

Min Jee’s Lunch // Elizabeth Kleinrock

And the Winners Are... // Anya Malley
Black Lives Matter Goes Beyond Black and White
Non-Black students of color may be learning anti-Black racism in the wake of protests following police violence. Leading classroom discussions about the Black Lives Matter movement, teaching the history of anti-Blackness and encouraging a co-conspirator classroom can help you can counter those attitudes. Here’s how.

How Are You Uplifting the Student Vote?

Youth voter suppression is real, and educators can play a critical role in combating it. Low youth voter turnout is often attributed to apathy. But according to some experts, the problem is access. Read more about how you can support student learning and civic engagement and make a significant difference this election season.

Lesson: The True History of Voting Rights

Did you know that free men of color could vote in 75% of the United States in the year 1790? Over time, states revoked that right. Use this lesson to teach students the true history of voting rights in the U.S. and to help them understand that the fight to expand—and keep—those rights is nothing new.

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The election is only two weeks away. Check out our Future Voters Project to explore our voter suppression lesson bank, guides for teaching about election-related current events and more. Sign up for updates, and we’ll be in touch with new resources. When you sign up, you’ll receive a free copy of our Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot film kit.

Check Out What We’re Reading

“Whether you want the peace of mind that comes from getting your vote in well ahead of Election Day, or are concerned about potential health risks of in-person voting, voting by mail is a great way to avoid a last-minute rush.” — National Education Association

“Those hoping to delve into the trove can use Indigenous Digital Archive (IDA) Treaties Explorer, a free tool optimized for easily searching and studying the documents. In addition to providing a framework for research, the portal offers maps of different treaty land designations, as well as extensive historical and contextual information.” — Smithsonian Magazine

“This designation honors the events, experiences and lives of Filipino Americans, the second largest Asian American group in the nation.” — PBS Wisconsin
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