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How To Talk To Your Kid About Disabilities
From Huffpost: "Parents should discuss inclusivity and representation for disabled people with their children. Disability rights advocates and other experts share their advice for talking to kids about disability."
How to Teach Children About Disabilities and Inclusion
From Baylor University: "In a school environment, social workers and educators can focus on unique aspects of disability education at different developmental stages. Educating children about disability and inclusion can protect vulnerable students from bullying and...
How Teachers Can Empower Students Who Are Experiencing Trauma
From Edutopia: "While teachers are not social workers, just saying the right things to a student suffering from trauma can make a big difference."
Checking Yourself for Bias in the Classroom
From Learning For Justice: "As educators, we make judgments and evaluations constantly throughout the day. It’s worth being more deliberate and slowing down the process to further peel back any layers of unconscious bias we have and, most importantly, to always keep...
Before Kids’ Emotions Run High, Practice These Steps During Calmer Times
From KQED: "Teachers and caregivers have a prime opportunity to focus on emotional skills that support students’ academic achievement, wellness and sense of connectedness. These small interventions not only support emotional health, but they also build adult-child...
Educating the Whole Child: Improving School Climate to Support Student Success
From Learning Policy Institute: "Research on human development shows that the effects of trauma can be mitigated when students learn in a positive school climate that offers long-term, secure relationships that supports academic, physical, cognitive, social, and...
For Kids Grappling With the Pandemic’s Traumas, Art Classes Can be an Oasis
From KQED: "Music, theater and other art teachers are trying to channel big emotions and help kids cope. Whether it's a mosaic, writing a poem or learning to play an instrument, making art is about solving problems and building resilience."
Asian Americans With Disabilities are Often Overlooked. A New Youth-Led Group Aims to Change That.
From NBC News: "1 in 10 Asians have a disability, and face a set of unique challenges. In response, a youth-led nonprofit group organized and published an online guide designed for Asian Americans with disabilities, as well as their caretakers, family members, allies,...
Diversity and Inclusion Read Alouds and Resources
From SELspace: "Choosing books regularly to start and then continue the conversation about diversity will promote increased awareness, a more inclusive focus, and stronger bonds within your classroom community. This is a collection of read alouds to get the...
Helping Kids Handle Change at School
From PBS: "Here’s the thing about change: it’s inherently stressful. Young children, especially, crave predictability. It makes them feel secure. Every time we help kids work through their worries, we help them strengthen their confidence and resilience muscles."