Resources that include classroom-appropriate lesson plans, guides on how to have tough conversations with peers and students, and more.
6 Ways to be an Antiracist Educator
A video of educator Dena Simmons on engaging in antiracist work in the classroom.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: What You Need to Know
Provides the research base and rationale for culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and describes what it looks like, how to put it into practice, and ways to make family connections more culturally responsive, including a family survey in English and Spanish.
Virtual Culturally Responsive Resources: High Schoolers
Each includes a curriculum, a syllabus, and other practical resources such as a video playlist, a book list, and activities and guidance for caregivers.
Virtual Culturally Responsive Resources: Middle Schoolers
Each includes a curriculum, a syllabus, and other practical resources such as a video playlist, a book list, and activities and guidance for caregivers.
Understood Resources
Resources to help staff learn how to make sure families of color are heard by the school • Article: Why Families of Color May Feel Uncomfortable Communicating with Teachers (Afrika Afeni Mills, MEd) • Video: Tips for better parent-teacher communication (Afrika Afeni Mills, MEd) • Advice: Perspectives: How to Make Sure Black and Brown Families …
Equity Matters: Confronting Implicit Bias
A 47-minute webinar on creating equitable classrooms.
Class Check-in Survey
Check-in survey that students can fill out.
Language for Forging Online Chats With Students
In online teaching environments, educators must be more intentional about checking in with students. This guide provides models for the kinds of questions and interactions that can engage students. From How to Build Relationships With Students During COVID-19 Guide
Teacher Planning Notebook
The handbook has various SEL-focused openers and closers (Slides 13-15) that teachers can use in remote or hybrid instruction. It also includes templates and strategies for planning for asynchronous and synchronous instruction.