Living With the Bear
Constant exposure to violence via social media is certainly harming our students, and we can learn to recognize the signs to give them the support they need.
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Happening Yesterday, Happened Tomorrow: Teaching the ongoing murders of Black men
Young people need space to learn and practicepositive ways of coping with and processing emotions.
Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II
When we teach in ways that promote respect, love, empathy and understanding—despite the difficulties we may face in doing so—we have the power to influence young people who will eventually become doers and leaders in this world.
Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I
All educators, by virtue of the fact that their students have either direct or mediated exposure to Black Lives Matter, should know the basic facts about the movement’s central beliefs and practices.
When Educators Understand Race and Racism
Race is something that we talk about. Culture is something that we talk about. Understanding that difference is an amazing, powerful plus that, if we nurture it, makes us all smarter than we can be separately.
On Views of Race and Inequality, Blacks and Whites are Worlds Apart
Blacks, far more than whites, say black people are treated unfairly across different realms of life, from dealing with the police to applying for a loan or mortgage. And, for many blacks, racial equality remains an elusive goal.