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The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity recognizes the global community that makes up Los Angeles, as well as the entirety of America. In this moment, we believe it is possible to uplift the voices of the Black community and celebrate Black History, while also acknowledging the ongoing struggle and pain endured by our Asian community. In this moment, we challenge our school communities to do both.
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.
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I'm an educator. How can I talk to students about this crisis?
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
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I'm an administrator. What can I do about this crisis?
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
Additional Resources:
StopBullying.gov - Collection of trainings, policies and actionable items for adults and students
PACER National Bullying Prevention Center - innovative resources for students, parents, educators, and others, and recognizes bullying as a serious community issue that impacts education, physical and emotional health, and the safety and well-being of students.
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It is critical that as educators we recognize that Black history did not begin with slavery. Black people around the world wrote their own incredible histories long before colonization and slavery. This history deserves to be taught along with all of the amazing histories Black people have written since. Additionally, we have a responsiblity to teach about the profound, lasting impact that slavery has had on Black people, culture and history. We must celebrate Black excellence and achievements, and acknowledge the inequity in the systems of oppression that have been created. And most of all, we must do it all year long. Black history is world history and should not be limited to being taught during the shortest month of the year.
Please check out the following Advisory Lessons created to honor Black History.
Please note, you are welcome to teach these lessons all throughout the year.
Black History: African Empires - PowerPoint Download
Black History: African Empires - SharePoint Link
This lesson invites students to learn about Black history as world history - specifically reviewing the ancient African kingdoms and empires.
Stories of Excellence: Fred Hampton - PowerPoint Download
Stories of Excellence: Fred Hampton - SharePoint Link
This lesson introduces students to Civil Rights Activist Fred Hampton. Students will learn about Fred Hampton's desire to bring peace to the city of Chicago and reflect on why this activist is not taught about in history class.
Stories of Excellence: Guion Bluford - PowerPoint Download
Stories of Excellence: Guion Bluford - SharePoint Link
This lesson will introduce students to the first Black Astronaut, Guion Bluford.
Stories of Excellence: Cicely Tyson PowerPoint Download
Stories of Excellence: Cicely Tyson Sharepoint Link
This lesson will introduce students to acting legend, Cicely Tyson. Students will be encouraged to reflect on Cicely's courage and groundbreaking impact on the television and filim industrys.
Stories of Excellence: Amanda Gorman PowerPoint Download
Stories of Excellence: Amanda Gorman SharePoint Link
This lesson will introduce students to the National Youth Poet Laureate while encouraging them to reflect on overcoming challenges and dreaming of accomplishing their goals.
Black History Month Resources
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Discovery Education
Discovery Education inspires educators to go beyond traditional learning with award-winning digital content and professional development. Learn more today by checking out the links below!
In order to access these resources, you must log in using your LAUSD Single Sign On.
Channel: Celebrating Black History
Celebrate Black history during the month of February and all year round by exploring the many remarkable people, events, and accomplishments that have shaped our nation and changed our lives forever. In this collection, find curated resources highlighting the lives and contributions of Black writers, soldiers, activists, scientists, politicians, athletes, artists, and more. The channel features a variety of well-known figures in history such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks, as well as lesser-known changemakers such as Katherine Johnson, Shirley Chisholm, and Amanda Gorman. The resources in this channel can be utilized to offer new perspectives, drive a deeper cultural understanding, and help students see themselves in history.
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Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of a critical incident, disaster, or terrorism. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short and long-term adaptive functioning. PFA can be used by anyone. Many educators and school staff administer PFA regularly without even realizing it. Please review the newely developed PFA's aimed at supporting our Black community. Please check out LAUSD School Mental Health for more information.
PFA Responding to Racial Trauma - for supporting Black students
PFA Responding to Racial Trauma - for parents/caregivers of Black students
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Zoom Backgrounds
The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity is proud to offer a variety of Zoom backgrounds for our faculty and staff to utilize during this time of distance learning. With a discrete OUT for Safe Schools badge located in the corner, these backgrounds can serve to identify staff as safe allies for our LGBT+ students.
To save a background simply right click, and hit SAVE IMAGE AS... Make sure you know where it downloads to, so you can upload it to your Zoom account.
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Advisory Lessons - Black Excellence and more
Guided PPT Lessons for the Classroom
Teachers, below please find brief lessons prepared for you to utilize in your classrom in the days leading up to and following the election. Please note, these lessons may serve as a starting place for educators who wish to adapt them for their unique student populations.
*Please note, in order for embeded media to work in these lessons, be sure to click "Enable Editing" and "Enable Content." If you have any challenges with these lessons please reach out to us here. Furthermore, at the very bottom of this section you can find ALL of the Advisory Lessons as Sharepoint Links that you can use from your web browser if you'd rather not download the file.
Black Excellence
Stories of Excellence - Vice President Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - Stacey Abrams
Stories of Excellence - Little Miss Flint
Stories of Excellence - Marsha P Johnson
Stories of Excellence - Pauli Murray
Stories of Excellence - Amanda Gorman
Stories of Excellence - Mamme Biney
Stories of Excellence - Charlotte Nebres
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
The Movement
The Day Sport Stood Still - On August 26 and 27, many sports teams went on strike to draw attention to Black Lives Matter.
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?
SharePoint
Stories of Excellence -Amanda Gorman
Stories of Excellence - Vice President Kamala Harris
Stories of Excellence - Stacey Abrams
Stories of Excellence - Caster Semenya
Stories of Excellence - Charlotte Nebres
Stories of Excellence - Little Miss Flint
Stories of Excellence - Marsha P Johnson
Stories of Excellence - Pauli Murray
Stories of Excellence - Maame Biney
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement?
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Resources for Educators
Please find the SMH Toolkit for Supporting Black Students, Families and Staff in the Schoology Group for the School-Site Crisis Teams. The toolkit is a composite of academic research, literature and other relevant resources designed to assist staff with supporting Black students and the descendants of the African diaspora.
The access code is 8578-5XXH-W4GV5. Once you are a member of this Schoology group, the Tollkit can be found here.
All Ages:
Resources: Black History Month Resources - Compiled by LAUSD School Mental Heatlh
Free Library of Books and Resources: Black Authors, Black Excellence & Black Hisotry
Curriculum: Virtual Curriculum Fair - Black Lives Matter at School - Teaching for Change
Resource: Positive Behavior Intervention and Support/Restorative Practices – facilitating circle in a virtual space.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network has resources for educators and clincians:
♦ Tip Sheet: Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators - Natural disasters, school violence, and how it can affect students’ learning, behavior, and relationships
♦ Resource: Community Violence: Reactions and Actions in Dangerous Times - help youth keep themselves safe and make positive choices in dangerous times
Articles: Affirming Black Lives Without Inducing Trauma - Teaching Tolerance
Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Discussion Tips: Lonnie Chavis of 'This is Us' Reflects on His Experiences with Racism - ADL
Lesson Plans & Teaching Guides Black Lives Matter at School (Early Ed thru High School) - Teaching for Change
Lesson Plans and Classroom Resources - Black Lives Matter at School
Resources: Abolitionist Teaching Network
Video: For once, Don't Do It (1 Minute) - Nike
Video: CNN10: 10-minute daily video segments to deepen discussions around media literacy
Video: The Crystal Gems say Be Anti-Racist! - Cartoon Network (1:16)
Elementary Appropriate:
Video: Sesame Street Townhall: Standing Up to Racism a town hall for kids and families (22 minutes)
Read Aloud Video: Something Happened in Our Town – A Great Story for Current Events. Estos videos pueden subtitularse en varios idiomas.
Lesson Plans, Teaching Ideas and Booklists - DC Area Educators 4 Social Justice
Resources and Lesson Plans - Black Lives Matter in PHL Ed
Lesson Plans - Teach Resistance
Secondary Appropriate:
Article: George Floyd, Racism and Law Enforcement - ADL
Lesson Plan: Believe in Something - Nike, Kaepernick and Social Change - ADL
Lesson Plans: Teaching about Racism, Violence, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System - ADL
Lesson Plans & Resources: Race in US History - Facing History
Lesson Plan: Using Photographs to Teach Social Justice - Teaching Tolerance
Lesson Plans & Articles: Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility addressing racial equality, social emotional learning, and restorative practices.
Lesson Plan: Talking About Race and Privilege - National Association of School Psychologists
Video: Implicit Bias Explained (2.5 Minutes) - New York Times
Video: The Look (2 Minutes) -A Video About Bias (A discussion guide can be found at www.talkaboutbias.com)
Video: Death of George Floyd Sets Off Massive Protests (5 Minutes) - PBS SoCal (with discussion questions)
For Staff Personal Development:
Tip Sheet: Surviving & Resisting Hate
Article: For White Allies in Search of a Solution to American Racism When Folks of Color are Exhausted - Teaching Tolerance
Recorded Webinar: Supporting Kids of Color in The Wake of Racialized Violence - EmbraceRace - Experts in Conversation with Parents & Educators
Article: Land Covenants, Redlining: Creation and Effects - An in depth article about LA's neighborhood codings and land covenants that designated who could own or live on a property.
Video: Black Voices Speak Their Truth: What They Wish You Knew (6 Minutes)
Video: How People Are Standing With Black Lives Matter Around the World (4 Minutes)
Video: Implicit Bias Explained (2.5 Minutes) - New York Times
Video: How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias (17.5 Minutes) - TED Talk
Video: How to Teach Kids to Talk About Taboo Topics (12 Minutes) - TED Talk
Video: The Look (2 Minutes) -A Video About Bias (A discussion guide can be found at www.talkaboutbias.com)
Video: Before You Call the Cops (3 Minutes) - Now This News. Estos videos pueden subtitularse en varios idiomas.
Video: Interview with Robin DiAngelo, Author of White Fragility (6.5 Minutes) - Refinery 29
Expanded Resources
Google Slides Toolkit Addressing Civil Unrest, Justice & Support by LAUSD Educators for Educators
Lecture: History of Systemic Racism in the US - Lecture by Texas A&M Sociologist Joe Faegin, PhD.
NPR Episode: Talking Race With Young Children - NPR
Workbook & Resources: Taking Action on Racial Equity & Justice -Apple
NPR Episode: Having 'The Talk': Expert Guidance on Preparing Kids for Police Interactions - NPR
Toolkit for Educators: Black Minds Matter Supporting the Educational Success of Black Children in Califronia - EdTrust West
Toolkit for Communities: Strategies and Activities for Reducing Racial Prejudice and Racism - Community Tool Box (Disponsible en español, français, Ų§ŁŲ¹Ų±ŲØŁŲ©,ŁŲ§Ų±Ų³Ū)
Article: Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Anti-Racist Action in Your Life - TeenVogue
Toolkit: Racial Justice in Education Framework - The National Education Association
Toolkit for Educators: Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom - National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources/Radio Episode: Talking to White Kids About Race & Racism - Safe Space Radio
Resources: For Raising a Generation of Children Who Are Thoughtful, Informed, and Brave About Race. - Embrace Race.
Resources: For Talking About Race, Racism and Racialized Violence With Kids - Center for Racial Justice in Education.
Curriculum: The 1619 Project - Pulitzer Center (Read scholars' dispute of 1619 Project)
Resources: Black History in the United States - History Channel's curated stories of people and events
Articles: Africa before the Transatlantic Enslavement - Black History Month 2020
Evidence Informed Practice: Skills for Psychological Recovery - National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Toolkit: 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge - Diversity Education, Research & Consulting
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Resources for Caregivers
All Ages:
Article: Structural Racism is Taking a Toll on Children's Mental Health - CNN
Discussion Tips: Lonnie Chavis of 'This is Us' Reflects on His Experiences with Racism - ADL
Handout: Psychological First Aid -Daily strategies to ensure children are heard and feel protected during these uncertain times.
Video: Sesame Street Townhall: Standing Up to Racism a town hall for kids and families (22 minutes)
Video: For once, Don't Do It (1 Minute) - Nike
Video Read Aloud: Something Happened in Our Town – A Great Story for Current Events. Estos videos pueden subtitularse en varios idiomas.
Video: The Crystal Gems say Be Anti-Racist! - Cartoon Network (1:16)
For Caregivers Looking to Learn:
Tip Sheet: Surviving & Resisting Hate
Article: For White Allies in Search of a Solution to American Racism When Folks of Color are Exhausted - Teaching Tolerance
Recorded Webinar: Supporting Kids of Color in The Wake of Racialized Violence - EmbraceRace - Experts in Conversation with Parents & Educators
Article: Land Covenants, Redlining: Creation and Effects - An in depth article about LA's neighborhood codings and land covenants that designated who could own or live on a property.
Protecting Students from White Nationalists Influence during COVID-19 - Lecture series to understand the scope of the threat, recognize the warning signs, and interrupt the indoctrination of White Nationalism.
Video: Black Voices Speak Their Truth: What They Wish You Knew (6 Minutes)
Video: How People Are Standing With Black Lives Matter Around the World (4 Minutes)
Video: Implicit Bias Explained (2.5 Minutes) - New York Times
Video: How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias (17.5 Minutes) - TED Talk
Video: How to Teach Kids to Talk About Taboo Topics (12 Minutes) - TED Talk
Video: Helping Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Community Racial Trauma: Tips for Parents (3.5 Minutes) - Disaster and Community Crisis Center (University of Missouri) Estos videos pueden subtitularse en varios idiomas.
Video: The Look (2 Minutes) -A Video About Bias (A discussion guide can be found at www.talkaboutbias.com)
Video: Before You Call the Cops (3 Minutes) - Now This News. Estos videos pueden subtitularse en varios idiomas.
Video: Interview with Robin DiAngelo, Author of White Fragility (6.5 Minutes) - Refinery 29
En Español
Consejos para hablar con tus hijos sobre las protestas y el racismo
Cómo hablar con tus hijos sobre el racismo
¿Cómo hablar con los hijos sobre el racismo y la discriminación?
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Book Lists
Podcasts, Booklists and Toys: Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race
Book Lists and Discussion Guidelines: Anti-Racism for Kids 101: Starting to Talk About Race - Books for Littles
Articles, Podcasts, Booklists for White Parents: Anti-Racism Resources - Compiled by Activists
Resources for Educators and Families: Talking About Racism and Violence - Colorín Colorado (Disponible en español)
I'm Your Neighbor Booklists - books about immigrant communities
Social Justice Books - A Teaching for Change Project
16 Books about Refugees for Kids & Adults - NY Public Library
History Picture Books - Facing History & Ourselves
Children's History Books - Zinn Education Project
No White Saviors: Kids Books About Black Women in US History - Raising Luminaries
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Thank you to those who joined us for the We are One Virtual Open House!
We had a fantastic turnout of LAUSD educators and staff who are ready to engage our school communities. We cannot wait to share when our next open house will occur! For more information please join the Schoology group for LAUSD employees titled Standing with Black Students, Staff and Families. Email us for more information!
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