"What truly makes our country great is its diversity. I've seen that beauty in so many ways over the years. Whether we are born here or seek refuge here, there's a place for us all. We must remember it's not my America or your America. It's our America." Michelle Obama, 2019
In times of conflict, divisive rhetoric, and information overload, students benefit from opportunities for meaningful dialogue about the issues that we are facing today. Let’s Talk has articles and lesson plans on crises and conflicts, politics and government.
Talking Politics
CONVERSATIONS -mini-lessons for advisories. Please also explore the Human Relations website. The
November 3, 2020 - Biden or Trump the 46th President. FOR MORE RESOURCES, VISIT "TALKING POLITICS" ON THIS SITE
Teaching Resources for the 2020 Election - Facing History: comprehensive collection of lesson plans and resources before and after the November 3 election.
Post-election Support for Difficult Conversations
What Next? How to Move Forward Together After a Divisive Election
Repairing the Fabric of Democracy - PBS Learning Media
Using the Election as a Teaching Tool - Edutopia
Managing Political Stress in 2020
TALKING POLITICS - Also see the Talking Politics section for many more resources
The three branches of government
What is a political party?
Electoral College
The Presidential Debates
How campaigns influence people
VOTE
So you think you can vote
To Vote or not to Vote
College Athletes Rock the Vote
SOGIE - October is LGBTQ History Month; June is Pride month
Stonewall Riots
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
Stories of Excellence - Marsha P. Johnson
Addressing LGBT Bias
Xenophobia & Pandemics
LGBT Etiquette
Queering Culture
All Are Welcome - SOGIE affirming classrooms
Same Love
Gender Roles
SUPPORTING GSAs
What is sexual orientation?
Session 1. - Getting to Know You
Session 2. Who Are You
Session 3. Resiliency
Session 4. Staying connected
Sessions 5 & 6. Healthy relationships
Session 7. What do I say to...
Session 8 & 9. Coming Out
HUMAN RELATIONS, DIVERSITY & EQUITY
All Are Welcome - welcoming classrooms
California Native Plants
The Day Sport Stood Still - On August 26 and 27, many sports teams went on strike to draw attention to Black Lives Matter.
United Farm Workers
What is "Check your privilege"?
100 years Later - how women got the right to vote
Alike or Different - expanding vocabulary
Asking for Help - promoting help seeking behavior
I Disagree!
Let's Talk About Feelings
Loving Yourself - self esteem and postive body image
Moving Forward - maintaining hope during COVID-19
What's in a Name? - lesson on identity
When you classmate is getting roasted
My Digital Footprint
So you think you can vote
To Vote or not to Vote
What is an Extremist Organization?
Are you being recruited by an extremist group?
What is BLM?
STORIES OF EXCELLENCE:
Stories of Excellence - Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - RGB
Stories of Excellence - AOC
Stories of Excellence - Little Miss Flint
Stories of Excellence - Meghan Markle
Stories of Excellence - Rep. Ilhan Omar
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
Stories of Excellence - Breonna Taylor
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk
COMMEMORATIVE DATES:
What happened on 9/11?
California Native American Day, Sept. 25
National Coming Out Day - October 11
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12
Unity Day, October 21
Dia de los Muertos - October 31 - November 2
Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
Kids Day - November 20
Let's Talk About Thanksgiving
World AIDS Day - December 1
Kwaanza - December 26 - January 1
Earth Day - April 22
National Day of Silence - April 23
Junetheenth - June 19
Denim Day - April 28
Stories of Excellence - Harvey Milk - May 22
Coronavirus
What we can’t control might frightens us. Anxiety and suspicion rose as the Coronavirus pandemic spread. Crises evaluate both our humanity and our vulnerabilities. The resources offered here are for teachers, parents and students to support ourselves and each other during this time.
Coronavirus
The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is happy to facilitate trainings for your school/work. The training materials here are longer in length than the ones in the advisories, and geared to an adult audience.
Back to School 2020 - technniques and tips for starting the year burnt out!
Addressing LGBTQ Bias
Sexual Harassment in Spanish
Xenophobia and Pandemics
Courageous Conversations about Racism
Mental Health & Gender Diverse Youth
Mental Health & Sexual Minority Youth
Handbook of SOGIE-related vocabulary
ENGAGING AND EMBRACING SOCIAL MEDIA:
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 1. Power & History of Media, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 2. Definitions, Implications and Differentiation, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 3. Statistics and Support, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 4. Celebrating Cyber Safety, narrated
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD
Engaging & Embracing Social Media - 5. Using our power for GOOD, narrated
Bullying Prevention & Response
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