Resource Library
Welcome to the Changing Perspectives Resource Library. This resource library is designed to provide educators with summaries and links to other publications and organizations for further reading about a range of topics related to social-emotional learning, differences, diversity, and education. Our hope is to curate resources that you can use for your own learning, share with colleagues and/or parents to support greater awareness, education and practical tools for improving student well-being.
Use the menu on the left to search resources by topic or audience (you may select more than one menu item at a time; search results will include resources that meet all your selected menu items). When selected, a menu item will be highlighted in blue. Click on a blue menu item to de-select it and remove it from your search criteria.
Resources on this page are updated monthly. If you know of a resource we should include, send it to us!
From NEA: “Whether you’re teaching tots or teenagers, celebrate your best Thanksgiving lesson ever by teaching an accurate history of the holiday.”
From People’s World: “The art in The Art of Disability Culture explores many of these challenges, and also the defiant, creative, and resilient responses of this incredible and diverse community.”
From Fordham Institute: “Understanding where parents agree or disagree and how their perspectives might split based on their backgrounds can help those on the ground to implement SEL in ways that reaffirm their priorities.”
From Reclaiming Native Truth: “This initiative is designed to eradicate harmful and toxic narratives, stereotypes, structural and institutional racism, dehumanization, and the invisibility of Native Americans.”
From Medium: “By taking a decolonizing approach to teaching about Thanksgiving, teachers and families reject the myths of Thanksgiving and harmful stereotypes about Native peoples.”
From KQED: “Unconditional positive regard is an equity approach when we actively put it into practice in our everyday interactions with students: accepting students for who they are, not what they do.”
From Edutopia: “Many students are still a little overwhelmed at being around their peers, though they’re also excited. Some simple strategies can help them adjust to being back in school.”
From Education Week: “Across 11 countries, those two skills [curiosity and persistence] are the most closely linked to better academic performance for both 10- and 15-year-olds”
From Edutopia: “Middle and high school teachers can create an environment that supports inclusion and gives students space to make mistakes as they learn.”
From RespectAbility: “Making an intentional effort ensures that people with disabilities are welcomed and treated fairly at events and in employment is critical to diversity, equity, and inclusion overall.”
From KQED: “Fifth grade teacher Jess Lifshitz uses the co-creation of vision statements with her students to set expectations and get ahead of behavior, while creating the kind of school community they want.”
From Edutopia: “Providing families of students in preschool to second grade with strategies to bolster SEL skills can also strengthen family bonds.”