How to talk to kids about Race and Racism

• Anti-Bias Tools and Strategies: The Anti-Defamation League provides a simple guide for parents who want to start a conversation with their kids about current events. (middle school high school age group)
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage, from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Talking to Kids About Race, from National Geographic
• Talking to Kids About Discrimination, from the American Psychological Association
• Helping Children Manage Stress in the Aftermath of a Shooting, applicable tips from the American Psychological Society
• Supporting Kids of Color in the Wake of Racialized Violence, from Embracerace.org, a two-part webinar series including transcripts and listening option, with resources
• Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice, from Tolerance.org.
• 10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race, from EmbraceRace.org (may be helpful for parents of elementary children).
• Anti Racism Resources
• Talking About Race, for parents and caregivers (with content appropriate for high school students), from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource roundup
• Books on Racism and Social Justice, Common Sense Media recommends books, organized by age span.
• Social Justice Book List, National Network of State Teachers of the Year & University of Phoenix, listing by grade span, early learning to adult and teachers
• Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners, books for children and young adults

Other Resources for Educators

• Learning for Justice | Education Resources
• www.globallives.org
• www.commonsense.org
• www.edutopia.org
• www.cultofpedagogy.com