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Anti-Racism

ANTI-RACISM AT SCHOOL

“Remember to imagine and craft the worlds you cannot live without, just as you dismantle the worlds you cannot live within.” - Ruha Benjamin
Friends of Micheltorena is committed to being actively anti-racist, and taking the steps necessary in order to educate ourselves on how to accomplish this. The resources listed below are provided with this goal in mind.

ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Information credited to Let’s Grow Kids
 
  • Coming Together: Standing up to Racism. Town hall discussion moderated by CNN and Sesame Street's Big Bird to help families talk about racism and the recent nationwide protests, with a focus on fostering empathy and embracing diversity. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita and other experts helped answer questions submitted by families.

EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

 
Information and resources from D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice
 

13 Guiding Principles

“Kid Friendly” version of the 13 Guiding Principles versión para niños de 13 principios rectores Talking to Young Children about the Guiding Principles Hablando con los más jóvenes sobre los principios rectores de movimiento de Black Lives Matter