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Inclusive School Celebration Replacements for "Mother's Day"

Apr 29, 2021
Mother's Day is a very uncomfortable time for some people and school activities often magnify that discomfort.
 
Teachers, let's be proactive
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Why do so many Black Americans Have a Fear of Dogs?

Apr 22, 2021
Trauma affects us in ways we don't even realize.
 
So many adults in my family are afraid of dogs. Like- deathly afraid. Only a few of my family m
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The Racist Roots of the American Police System

Apr 20, 2021
 
There is a long history of terror that Black Americans have experienced from police. Police Officers were never meant to serve or protect Black Amer
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A Message to Kids about Toy Guns

Apr 18, 2021
 
I would be honored if you let a child you are connected to watch this video ... then read below to continue the conversation as a family.
 
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Should Children Play with Toy Guns?

Apr 15, 2021
 
It's time to stop letting our kids own or play with toy guns
 
When children play, they are creating an alternate reality for themselves. When
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Inclusive Language Teachers Should Use

Apr 12, 2021
The world is filled with untraditional families.
When I was a child, I often lived with different family members who were not my parents. When
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Inclusive Language to use instead of "You Guys"

Apr 12, 2021
Words are powerful. We all hold on to them much longer than we think and a part of becoming more conscious, evolved, aware, inclusive, or whatever y
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Show Me A Book

Apr 04, 2021
How diverse is your book collection, really?
 
"Show me a book" is a game I like to play with my students online. I yell out a description of
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How to Raise an Upstander Not a Bystander

Apr 02, 2021

First thing's first, we all make mistakes. Some of us may even feel triggered or paralyzed when it comes to speaking up for ourselves or others. 

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The Talk All Kids Need

Apr 01, 2021
Are you teaching kids to be Upstanders (and stand up for others) or Bystanders (Stand by and watch things happen)?
 
According to Social Psych
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