Resources for Educators and Families about Palestine and Israel

We continue to be devastated by the escalating violence in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. We stand against genocide. We stand against antisemitism. We stand against Islamophobia, xenophobia, and oppression in all its forms.

We grieve the loss of children and their families and we stand in solidarity with all those who yearn to live in peace, safety and their full humanity.…

Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids

This document was compiled by Center for Racial Justice in Education. It is not meant to be exhaustive and will be continually updated as we are made aware of more resources.  

Interviews/Advice from Experts:

Resource Lists:

Resources for Educators and Families about Immigration and DACA

The history of immigration policy in the United States has long-been informed by racism and white supremacy, which has put forth ideas about who belongs and which groups are deemed “worthy” of consideration into the nation. From the Naturalization Act of 1790 which limited citizenship to “free white persons,” to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which prohibited immigration of all Chinese laborers until 1943, to the “Mexican Repatriation” program in 1929 that forced one million people of Mexican descent to leave the US, the majority of whom were US citizens, US immigration policy has deep roots in racism. 

Black History Month Resource Guide for Educators and Families

At Center for Racial Justice in Education, we believe that the histories, futures, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day. We also acknowledge the importance, relevance and origins of Black History Month. In 1926, Carter D. Woodson and the ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) launched “Negro History Week” to promote the studying of African American history as a discipline and to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans.  …

A Racial Justice Guide to the Winter Holiday Season

In an effort to be affirming, reflective, and critical about how we approach and celebrate holidays as school communities, we have curated a list of culturally sustaining and anti-racist educational resources and conversation guides for educators and families. This list aims to provide an inclusive understanding of the winter holiday season and strategies for supporting all students.

While holidays are generally thought of as cultural practices, we also know that non-dominant cultures and religions are often racialized and seen as “other” in the United States.

A Racial Justice Guide to Thanksgiving

As we enter this holiday season, this resource is intended to support educators and families as we address the true story of Thanksgiving.

This guide provides resources that range from lesson plans to narratives that uplift the perspectives and contributions of the Native American community. This document, compiled by Center for Racial Justice in Education, is not meant to be exhaustive and will continually be updated as we are made aware of more resources.…