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Coronavirus & Xenophobia
What we can’t control or understand frightens us. Anxiety and suspicion rose as the Coronavirus pandemic spread. Crises cause us to evaluate our humanity and our vulnerabilities. The resources offered here are for teachers, parents and students to support ourselves and each other during this time.
BREAKING: A survey of nearly 700 educators by the American Federation of Teachers and the New York Life Foundation found that only 15 percent said they felt comfortable addressing students' emotional needs, including anxiety, grief and trauma caused by the pandemic. Read More here about How Grief Training is Helping Educators
Please also visit School Mental Health for mental health resources and visit family resources.
Coronavirus Resources
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Explore resources and instructional materials about viruses and outbreaks. With the recent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important for students to learn about the science behind viruses and understand individual measures that can be taken to limit exposure and spread. This collection of resources provides timely updates regarding the coronavirus, describes what a virus is and how it spreads, offers an overview of the history of viruses and outbreaks around the world, and reveals essential guidelines for staying healthy.
- Ending Anti-Asian Racism and Discrimination
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The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity recognizes the ongoing struggle and pain endured by our Asian community. In this moment, we challenge our school communities to engage in dialogue about what everyone can do to help end Anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
Below, please find some Advisory Lessons that may assist in supporting the dialogue arouund Anti-Asian racism and discrimination.
COVID-19 & Anti-Asian Racism - Encourages students to use critical thinking to explore the correlation between Anti-Asian racism in the US and the the terminology used by politicians and the media.
Xeno What? - Introduce the students to the concept of Xenphobia and provide space for reflection about Xenophobia in America right now.
Asking for Help - Promoting help seeking behavior
Let's Talk About Feelings - Normalizing feelings
Loving Yourself - Promoting self esteem and postive body image
Please find resources below for discussing the current violent Anti-Asian climate in our country, as well as how to incorporate the Asain community into your Anti-Racism work.
Article & Lesson Plans: Teaching about Anti-Asian Racism & Xenophobia - Educators 4 Social Change
Article: Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Are on the Rise - Time
Article: 'We're being scapegoated': Asians and Asian Americans speak out against spate of voilence - ABC News
Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Article: Anti-Asian Hate Explodes - LA Times
Article: How to Stop the Pandemics of Hatred - CNN
Article & Tips: The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes & Scapegoating - ADL
Article & Webisode: When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus - NPR
Lesson Plan: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism - Facing History
Lesson Plan: Coronavirus and Infectious Racism - ADL
Lesson Plan: Diverse Books Matter - ADL
Lesson Plan: The Pyramid of Hate - ADL
Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL
Tips for Educators: Countering Biased Responses - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsiblity
Video: An Epidemic of Hate- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Amid the Coronavirus (8min) - LA Times
Here are the relevant LAUSD Bulletins and Policies:
BUL 5212.2: LAUSD Bullying & Hazing Policy - LAUSD
Brochure: Together We Stand - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Best Practices for Handling Student Bullying - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Considerations for Supporting Vulnerable Student Populations - LAUSD Student Health & Human Services
Tips for Admin: Responding to Cyberbullying & Sexting - LAUSD Human Relations, Diversity & Equity
Videos: Bullying Webisodes for Students - StopBullying.gov
- Iām an educator. How I support my colleagues and students during COVID-19?
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Resources: CDC Coronavirus (COVID 19) – The Centers for Disease Control
Article: How Grief Training is Helping Educators - NBC News
Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Article: The Art of Medicine - Historical Linkages: Epidemics, Economic Risk and Xenophobia - The Lancet
Article: The Mask Slackers of 1918 - New York Times
Article: California's Little Known Genocide - HISTORY
Article: Anti-Asian Hate Explodes - LA Times
Article: How to Stop the Pandemics of Hatred - CNN
Article: Understanding and Responding to Conspiracy Theories - Cornell Alliance for Science
Article: Coronavirus Protest Rallies Draw Extremists, Conservative Activists and Guns - ADL
Article: Stigmatization Complicates Infectious Disease Management - AMA Journal of Ethics, 2010
Article & Tips: The Coronavirus Surfaces Fear, Stereotypes & Scapegoating - ADL
Article & Webisode: When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus - NPR
Article & Video: Protecting Students from White Nationalists Influence During COVID19 - Meduium/Shelly Tochluk
Lesson Plan: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism - Facing History
Lesson Plan: Coronavirus and Infectious Racism - ADL
Lesson Plan: Diverse Books Matter - ADL
Lesson Plan: The Pyramid of Hate - ADL
Lesson: Teaching the Identity Iceberg - ADL
Handbook: Psychological First Aid for Schools, Teachers and Students During a Worldwide Pandemic - North American Center for Threat Assessment and Threat Response
Resources For Educators: COVID 19 - Children's Hospital Los Angeles, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Resource: Just for Kids, A Comic Explaining the Coronavirus - NPR
Tips for Educators: Countering Biased Responses - Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsiblity
Videos
Plagues and Pandemics in the Ancient and Midieval World (11min) - Ancient History Encyclopedia
An Epidemic of Hate- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Amid the Coronavirus (8min) - LA Times
Additional Resources to Explore:
- Iām a parent. How I support my children and family during COVID-19? Soy un padre ĀæCómo mantengo a mis hijos y mi familia durante COVID-19?
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Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Tips & Facts: Talking with Children about COVID 19 - CDC
Tips: Talking to Kids About the COVID19 Crisis - Child Mind Institute
Tips: Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the COVID Crisis - Child Mind Institute
Tips: 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure - Edutopia
Tips & Solutions: Spending the Crisis with the Family and Helping Little Ones - San Diego Union-Tribune
Tips & Webisode: Tips for Homeschooling During COVID - NPR
Picturebook: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus - NPR
Resources: Coronavirus Updates and Tips - Understood
Videos: Sesame Street Townhall on COVID + Additional Helpful Videos - CNN
En Español
Coronavirus: Updates and Tips for returning to school from home. Coronavirus: actualizaciones y consejos para regresar a la escuela desde casa
Coronavirus: Pasar la crisis en familia y ayudar a los pequeños
Enfrentando COVID-19 Juntos: Recursos Para Apoyar A Las Familias
Trinka y Sam luchan contra el gran virus. Un libro para niños
Plaza Sésamo ayuda a los niños a entender qué es la COVID-19 - Alimentación, higiene y hábitos saludables se promueven entre los más pequeños de casa para que de manera amena y divertida comprendan un tema complicado
- Iām a youth. This is boring. I miss my friends while sheltering-at-home.
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Being physically distant doesn't mean we're not together. It's difficult, but it’s necessary and temporary.
Fear and Learning in America - Teen Vogue
Tips: How Teenagers Can Protect their Mental Health during COVID19 - UNCEF
Article: 12 Teens on Being Stuck at Home Because of COVID - Buzzfeed
Tips: 36 Indoor Activities for Teens During a Pandemic - The Cubicle Chick
Tips: Don't be Discouraged, Here's How to Help During COVID - NPR
Tipsheet: Coping During a Pandemic - LACDMH
Videos
How to Prepare a Terrarium - Los Angeles Public Library
Epic Swish Basketball Shot Using Rube Goldberg Machine - Caters Clips
This Man is a Professional Useless Machine Builder - Great Big Story
Chat Spaces for LGBT+ Youth
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