Use these resources to build a better community that respects diversity, strives for inclusion, and fights for equity.

Video
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Resources for families and educators from the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Talking to Kids About the Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Use these age-based tips and questions to have conversations as a family about disturbing events.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Explaining the News to Our Kids
Dramatic, disturbing news events can leave parents speechless. These age-based tips on how to talk to kids about the news -- and listen, too -- can help.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together

Video
grades 9–12
I Am Not Your Negro
Watch this powerful documentary based on James Baldwin's ideas about three influential Black figures. Free on Kanopy.

Audio
Raising Kids Who Embrace Race
Get advice on how to have conversations with kids about race and racism, and raise kids to be advocates for social justice.

Article/Ebook
Short Docs About Race, Bias, and Identity
Watch and discuss these 26 short testimonials and interviews about systemic racism, identity, bias, and more.

Website/App
grades K–12
Share the Importance of the Census
Use these statistics-based resources from the United States Census Bureau to help students understand the importance of using the census to allocate federal funds equitably.
Video
Mirrors and Windows: Why Kids Need to See Themselves Reflected in the Media They Watch
Common Sense and the Children’s Media Association discuss the importance of inclusive representation in media.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Social Justice Book Lists
Browse this expansive and ever-growing list of diverse, justice-oriented books that will challenge biases and inspire change in your home or classroom.

Article/Ebook
grades 6–12
Youth Activism
Use these ideas to connect young people to opportunities for advocacy, organizing, protest, and mutual aid.

Website/App
grades 6–12
Civics Lessons and Resources
Pull from this extensive collection of civics and social justice resources for inspiring lessons that place modern struggles in historical context.
Have responsible and respectful discussions about sensitive, challenging, but important topics.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Explaining the News to Our Kids
Dramatic, disturbing news events can leave parents speechless. These age-based tips on how to talk to kids about the news -- and listen, too -- can help.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together

Audio
Raising Kids Who Embrace Race
Get advice on how to have conversations with kids about race and racism, and raise kids to be advocates for social justice.

Article/Ebook
grades 6–12
Opening and Closing Routines for Classrooms
Weave these teaching practices into your lessons to help build a safe, respectful, and pro-social classroom community.

Article/Ebook
grades K–12
How to Talk with Kids About Racism and Racial Violence
Use these six practical suggestions for having thoughtful discussions with kids about race, racism, violence, and other tough topics.
Video
Preschool–grade 12
Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma, and Race in a World of Nonstop News
Lean on the expert advice in this webinar when you need to help kids process traumatic news or events.
Video
grades K–12
Parenting in Support of Black Lives Webinar
Watch this powerful, sobering, and inspiring discussion about how parents can work toward racial justice.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Talking About Race
Get a toolkit to help you reflect on race, power, and privilege, and have constructive, equity-oriented conversations with students.
Listen to and learn from cultures and communities that are different from yours.
Video
Mirrors and Windows: Why Kids Need to See Themselves Reflected in the Media They Watch
Common Sense and the Children’s Media Association discuss the importance of inclusive representation in media.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Social Justice Book Lists
Browse this expansive and ever-growing list of diverse, justice-oriented books that will challenge biases and inspire change in your home or classroom.

Website/App
grades 10–12
Real Talk
Read, watch, and listen to the thought-provoking stories and authentic perspectives of a diverse group of young people -- something all too rare at most traditional news outlets.

Website/App
grades 6–12
Shared Stories
Listen to these short, compelling stories told by people from different backgrounds and see how they are all still grounded in shared humanity.

Audio
grades 3–8
Code Switch Episodes for Kids
Check out these episodes of NPR's Code Switch podcast. Each show will help you consider important social justice issues and think critically about current events.

Website/App
Discover Diverse Books
Caregivers can use this app to more easily find books written by and featuring people of color.

Audio
grades K–2
Podcasts of Stories from Around the World
Listen to a podcast featuring stories from all over the world while playing with building blocks or coloring.
Understand the biases and prejudices that shape how people relate to each other.

Article/Ebook
Short Docs About Race, Bias, and Identity
Watch and discuss these 26 short testimonials and interviews about systemic racism, identity, bias, and more.
Video
How Racial Bias Works
Learn about the research behind racial bias, how it works, and ways to recognize it and think differently.

Article/Ebook
Five Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children
Learn about research-supported strategies for parenting and living that reduce bias, combat prejudice, and support a more humane and empathic world.

Website/App
Teaching Tolerance
Promote diversity, equity, and respect with powerful lessons and activities that encourage students to reflect on their lives.

Website/App
grades 6–12
Facing History and Ourselves
Empower students to understand and address difficult ethical choices—past and present—with resources for teaching about and combating hatred and bigotry.
Think critically about systems of oppression and fight for a more equitable world.
Video
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Resources for families and educators from the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.
Visit
Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Talking to Kids About the Violence at the U.S. Capitol
Use these age-based tips and questions to have conversations as a family about disturbing events.
Visit
Video
grades 9–12
I Am Not Your Negro
Watch this powerful documentary based on James Baldwin's ideas about three influential Black figures. Free on Kanopy.
Visit
Website/App
grades K–12
Share the Importance of the Census
Use these statistics-based resources from the United States Census Bureau to help students understand the importance of using the census to allocate federal funds equitably.
Visit
Article/Ebook
grades 6–12
Youth Activism
Use these ideas to connect young people to opportunities for advocacy, organizing, protest, and mutual aid.
Visit
Website/App
grades 6–12
Civics Lessons and Resources
Pull from this extensive collection of civics and social justice resources for inspiring lessons that place modern struggles in historical context.
Visit
Website/App
grades 9–12
Representation Matters
Use this large library of videos from TV shows, movies, and more to critique how media represents cultures, identities, and points of view.
Visit