Becoming an Antiracist Educator
Resources Related to Current Events
April 2-May 2, 2022: Ramadan
Book Bans
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ALA: "State of America's Libraries Special Report: Pandemic Year Two"Includes annual censorship data, such as the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021 (p. 10).
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NPR: "A Texas Lawmaker Is Targeting 850 Books That He Says Could Make Students Feel Uneasy"Includes the list of 850 challenged books.
Residential Schools
June 19, 2021: Juneteenth
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Juneteenth by Juneteenth is the grandfather of allholidays for Black TexansFrom its spontaneous beginning on June 19, 1865, as slaves in Galveston, Texas, reacted to the delayed news of the Emancipation Proclamation, the holiday has spread nationwide among Black Americans. It is small gatherings on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, to immense crowds in Buffalo, New York. This ethnic holiday includes the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, retelling of legends about how it got its name, parades, parties, and family reunions.Join the author and photographer as they traveled to experience this celebration of freedom in various spots around the United States.Call Number: TERC - juv 394 BRAISBN: 9780525652229Publication Date: 1998-04-01 -
Juneteenth by A basic overview of Juneteenth for emergent readers. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.Call Number: TERC - juv 394 NELISBN: 9780761350279Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial 2021
April 20, 2021: The Trial of Derek Chauvin
April 9-11, 2021: The Police Shooting of Daunte Wright and Police Stop of Lt. Caron Nazario
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NCTSN: Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators Traumatic events such as a natural disaster; school violence; accidents (e.g., gas explosions, arson, transportation accidents);
traumatic death of an educator or peer can impact students’ learning, behavior, and relationships. Here are some reactions you
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SAMHSA: Coping with Grief After Community Violence It is not uncommon for individuals and communities as a whole to experience grief reactions and anger after an incident of community violence. Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you. Most people will experience a natural occurrence of grief after the death of a loved one, but grief and anger can be the result of other types of losses. In situations of community violence, people may experience the loss of their sense of safety, their trust in those who live in their neighborhood, or their trust in local government. The trauma and grief of community violence can be experienced by all involved. This tip sheet contains information about some of the signs of grief and anger and provides useful information about how to cope with grief. In addition, the Helpful Resources
section provides hotline numbers and treatment locators for those who may want further help.
March 16, 2021: Atlanta, GA Shooting and Anti-Asian Violence
March 2, 2021: Read Across America Day
January 21, 2021: The Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
January 6, 2021: The Attack on the Capitol
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UNESCO: Teaching Respect for All Implementation Guide(Module 2 is Education.)